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Chinese Export Vases

CHINESE EXPORT STYLE

Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.

The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.

Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

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Style: Chinese Export
Antique Chinese Red Glazed Porcelain Vase with Porcelain Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese red glazed porcelain vase with porcelain stand, GuangXu Mark and of the period. Measures: 6.5” height 2.15 '' di...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Tall Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase Sapphire Blue 6 Char Mk, Late 19thC Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful, highly decorative Tall Chinese bottle vase with a monochrome or single glaze colour of a fine sapphire-blue, which we date to the late 19th century, Qing period . This Chinese Export vase is well potted on a fairly tall foot, having a globular body, with a long cylindrical stick neck. On close inspection the glaze has a beautiful finely speckled texture, the depth of colour draining from the top rim where it is slightly lighter to a darker shade at the foot where the glaze thickens. The foot rim is well hand cut with an orange coloured iron oxide ring just above the foot rim and below the glaze, where the air hit the porcelain in the kiln. This is a heavy vase weighing about 2.75 Kg unpacked. The blue is a superb shade of dark sapphire / steel /dark sky blue colour. The inner neck area and centre of the base are also glazed. The base carries a hand painted six figure apocryphal Qing Kangxi ( 1662 to 1722) mark but this piece dates to the late 19th Century, in the later part of the Qing Dynasty. These single colour monochrome vases are often small with heights of about 7 or 8 inches but this is a much larger piece measuring well over 14 inches in height. Its elegant form, reminiscent of the traditional Guanyin vases...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Enormous Pair of Blanc de Chine Asian Floor Vases with Striking Scale
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, gigantic pair of blanc de chine Asian porcelain floor vases or urns. Top opening 8" diameter
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
True pair of antique Chinese cloisonne vases decorated in an unusual composition depicting flowers in a stand against an alluring blue ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Metal

Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Bulbous
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Bulbous China, 20th Century, Incised honorific Jiaqing four-character mark Enhance your interior with this exquisit...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This vase was made during the Mid-20th Century in Beijing. It is very unique with intricate carving works of landscaping and characters. The workmanship is superb. It is very rare t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Lacquer

Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese café au leit porcelain and ormolu vases Porcelain: Chinese, 18th Century Ormolu: French, Late 19th Century Height 33cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm The porcela...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Ormolu

Matched Pair of Chinese Jingdezhen Famille Rose Porcelain Vases, Zhi Mark
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of Chinese Famille Rose Jingdezhen vases. One with enamelled decoration in pink and green, depicting a peacock on rockery and peony bran...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair Of Cerulean Blue Chinese Porcelain Hat Stands / Wig Stands
Located in Free Union, VA
A beautiful pair of polychrome porcelain cylinders, with bright enameled zoomorphic and foliate decoration in orange, rose, green and yellow on a striking and rare patterned ground c...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Hand-Woven Bamboo Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This rare and magnificent Vintage Chinese bamboo vase was 100% hand woven with bamboo strips. It has very exquisite bamboo weave honesty with detailed dragon carving on the side ears. It is truly an antique and collectible...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Bamboo

Chinese Flambè Glazed Hu Vase With Elephant Head Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Chinese Flambè Hu vase with elephant handles. Beautifully fired with shades of purple and blue throughout. Mouth of vase is 4" i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

19th Century Hand Painted / Gilt Footed Satsuma Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the allure of the 19th century with this exquisite Hand-Painted and Gilt Footed Satsuma Vase. Meticulously crafted, this vase embodies the artistic finesse and cultural her...
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Gold

Chinese Blue and White Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ceramic blue and white glazed and part molded and engraved vase, the rim with geometric etching, the neck with bronzed punts and blue and white decoration, the shoulder in lo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Porcelain Enamel Figural Crane and Deer Vase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Porcelain Enamel Figural Crane and Deer Vase - a Pair. Item features a removable carved wooden base, crane birds, deer, and flowers throughout, large impres...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Vases

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Brass

Late 19th Century Chinese White and Blue Porcelain Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This 19th century blue and white porcelain vase is a classical Chinese vase. The vase features hand painted intricate traditional chinese floral and landscapes in shades of blue on a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Hand Painted / Gilt Gold Decorated Imari Porcelain Vase / Foo Dog Side Handle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the opulence of the 19th century with this exquisite Hand-Painted and Gilt Gold Decorated Imari Porcelain Vase, featuring a captivating foo dog side handle. Met...
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Gold

1920s Mille Fiori Chinese Export Parcel Gilt Monumental Rouleau Vase
Located in Lomita, CA
The profusion of bright flowers and the gold parcel gilt combine for a gorgeous Chinese export vase. This monumental piece requires a stand and it is ready for your favorite room or ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Rare Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood Gourd Vase with Ears, Copper Rings
Located in Lomita, CA
From the antique brass oxidized copper rings that hang from the ears, to the gourd shape and body, this is a wonderful example of a highly collectible sang de boeuf, oxblood vase. A late 19th century (circa 1890s) Chinese copper...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Square Fantail Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Made for serving food and spirits, this narrow wine table once gathered together convivial imbibers who engaged in group toasts and lively conversation. Dated to the 19th century, th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Enameled Bronze Vase. 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonne enameled bronze vase in the Chinese style with four sides, and rabbit handles, the sides enameled in imitation of Shang period examples. Dimensions: 14.25" H x 7....
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20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of opaline glass lantern vases (1925-1930)
Located in Oostende, BE
The design of this pair of vases refers to Chinese lampions and are made using the technique of moulded pressed glass.
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1920s French Vintage Chinese Export Vases

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Beautiful Pair of Mandarin Chinese Vases 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mandarin Chinese Vases 19th century perfect condition without hairs or restorations original state 45cm x 27cm
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Chines Famille Verte Figural Vases with Kangxi Style Mark
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Chines Famille Verte Figural Vases with Kangxi Style Mark
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20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Koi Fish Form Vases
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese export porcelain vases in the form of Koi fishes, both male and female, each with Chinese seal marks to bottom in overglaze iron red. Dimensions: 12" H x 8.5" W x 4....
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black enamel cloisonné and brass ginger jar vase with chrysanthemum flowers, dogwood flowers and a butterfly and beautiful rich colors. Hand crafted on solid brass.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Sang de Boeuf Oxblood Turquoise Vases with Copper Rings
Located in Lomita, CA
This wonderful sang de boeuf offering in deep red and turquoise travels as a pair. One of the most memorable features of the vases would be the intricate design of the ears with a co...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Copper

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Paint Porcelain Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese porcelain vases was hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Porcelain. It has hand painted Chinese traditional folks arts of "Fu Shou Yan nian, Fu Gui R...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Vase and Egg in Chinese Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Chinese porcelain set in Chinese art from the early 1900s. The set consists of a porcelain vase and egg and are beautifully hand painted, depi...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Antique 1930s Chinese Folk Art Paper Mache Kitten Kitty Cat Flower Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930’s Chinese papier mache vase painted green with a kitten playing with a ball under a flowering bush. Wax customs stamp to base. ...
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1930s Vintage Chinese Export Vases

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Paint, Paper

Two Late Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
The enamel vases in this pair are of ‘garlic head’ form, each sitting on a four-leg, four scrolled foot wooden stand. The vases are of tripartite form. Each vase features a flared neck, an ovoid body, and a pinched stem, and each includes four gilt bronze (ormolu) medallions fashioned into reticulated cloud scroll patterns. Glimpsed through the reticulated medallions of each vase is a smaller, nestled vase, similarly decorated to the external shell. The body of each vase presents a rich blue enamel ground onto which cloisonné enamel motifs, bounded within gold enamel wire, are worked. The motifs are traditional, ranging from lotus scrolls and lotus flowers to ruyi heads, and are executed in a bold green, red, yellow, and pink palette. Upon the neck of each vase are mounted two gilt bronze elephant...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Porcelain Vase of Ladies in the Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Chinese porcelain vase from the period of the rose family. On the surface there is a scene of everyday life with four elegant women as protagonists who spend their time in th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase & Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Chinese porcelain centerpieces comprising (1) one red and beige vase with French Louis XVI style ormolu mounts and (1) one red and beige bowl with French Louis XV style or...
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20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

19th Century Greyish Celadon Glazed Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A simple and elegant well shaped Celadon vase manufactured in China in the late 19th century, the vase is covered overall with a crackled grey celadon glaze. The glaze it's smooth an...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Celadon

EARLY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAP STONE VASE WiTH FLORAL SCENE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely early 20th-century Chinese hand-carved soapstone vase. This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Soapstone

Pair 19th Century Blue & White Chinese Lidded Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century blue & white Chinese Lidded Urns will make a delightful addition to your decorating scheme! handcrafted from local clays, each fe...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Ironstone

Table Lamp Japanese Porcelaine Hand Painted, in a Vase Shape circa 1910
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase, table lamp, in porcelain. It has been made in Japan, circa 1910. The decorative pattern are flowers and Birds.The period is caracteristic by the detailed drawing, and the soft ...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases in Nanjing Crackle Glaze
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of large ceramic Chinese crackle glaze baluster vases, commonly known as 'Nanjing' porcelain. Dating from the 19th century, these elegant polychrome enamelled vases...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Rose Medallion Tall vases also know as "Export Porcelain" vase. It was hand made and hand painted at about 1910 - 1920 with gilt foo dog handles and dragons ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of four chinese cloisonne vases and teapot 20th century. From left: Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Metal

1960 China Export Pair Porcelain Blue and White Giant Jars Vases
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of elegant and fine giant jars in porcelain, has its origin in the extremely part of the Chinese continent, probabily from the Japan. The entire surface is decorated with the relief of white flowers, the peonia flowers, symbol of authority, power and wealth. On the surface, are present many drawings in blue of the Pho dogs...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Old Bronze Vessel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unearth a piece of history with this captivating old bronze vessel, a treasure that speaks volumes of its rich past. Discovered and now presented for your consideration, this artifac...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Bronze

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bottle Vase and Cover, Late 19th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese Export Rose Medallion large porcelain bottle vase and cover, mid to late 19th century, China. The porcelain vase of typical bottle form, with a rounded globular ...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of rare and magnificent Chinese Antique famille rose porcelain vases. They were hand made and hand paint. It has hand ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Cantonese / rose Medallion vases, each having the classical green ground with pink floral decoration, pierced blue handles to either ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Decorative Flower Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Stem Sleeve, Art Deco Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative flower vase. A Chinese, ceramic stem sleeve in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Pair Antique Cloissone Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format d...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage Decorative Stem Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Art Deco Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative stem vase. A Chinese, ceramic flower sleeve in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Presents beautifully with appealing decor and colour Displaying a desirable aged patina and free of marks Classic stem vase form with crisp white ceramic Attractive foliate bouquets to centre with blue and red hues Distinctive banners to neck and base present a variety of scenes and pattern motif This is a distinctive vintage...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Offered is a stunning, 19th century cloisonné table lamp with a floral and bird motif. Rested upon decorative wooden stand. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BU...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Brass

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase & Center Bowls, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
Group of three Chinese cloisonne enamel gilt metal ornaments comprising one vase with dragon motif and two center bowls, one with dragon pattern an...
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20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion bottle vase. It is beautifully hand painted and features scenic medallions flanked by floral decoration. Additional information: Materials: Cerami...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Chinese Vase in Porcelaine, Hand Painted, China, circa 1920
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase, table in porcelain. It has been made in china, circa 1920. The decorative pattern are characters in orange and blue colors.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Blue and White Delf Style Porcelain Chinese Export 25" Tall Dragon Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Blue and White Delf Style Porcelain Chinese Export 25" Tall Dragon Vase. Item features a Delf Blue Dragon design, nice tall form, very nice vintage item, great style and form...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Large Vintage Decorative Chinese Cloissone Vase with Imperial Dragon Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large vintage cloissone vase is signed by an unknown maker, and originated from China dating to approximately 1980 and done in a Chinese Export st...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Famille Rose Beaker Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of beautifully hand-enameled. No cracks, breaks or repairs.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt and Black Ground Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Chinese gilt and black ground cloisonné enamel vases Chinese, 20th Century Height 67cm, diameter 38cm These beautiful vases are exceptional examples of Chinese ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Enamel

19th Century Hand Painted Cantonese Vase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century hand painted Cantonese vase in the Famille Rose style. The baluster-shaped body with brightly painted panels depicts interior sc...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Antique Vases, Chinese, Ceramic, Baluster, Famille Rose, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of large antique vases. A Chinese, ceramic baluster urn with Famille Rose pattern, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain insect vase with red leaves. It is a large example and measures 16.5" tall and features well painted winged insects on red leaves...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Export vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export vases made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Ben Owen III, CANTON FAMILLE ROSE, Capo Di Monte, and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $1,725.

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