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What is a Chinese garden stool?

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What is a Chinese garden stool?

The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.

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Large Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic Chinese Garden Stool, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage Chinese ceramic garden stool features classic drum or barrel form with a band of
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Two-Tone Patinated Chinese Brass & Copper Garden Barrel Drum Stool
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare two-tone Copper and Brass hand tooled Chinese garden stool. Versatile and exuding character to
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Small Chinese Garden Seat / Stools / Drinks Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual pair of brown and white Chinese garden stools. Wonderful contemporary design. Perfect
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful Chinese ceramic garden stool ,Classic barrel shape ,depicting floral garden scenery
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Asian Garden Seat in Blue and White Floral Motifs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian ceramic garden seat or end table in blue and white floral motif. Blue and white Chinese style
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century. Carved wood with gilding
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Petite Chinese Orange Garden Plate, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite porcelain dish from the late Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) has a whimsical design of peonies, begonias and plum blossoms, hand-painted with famille rose enamels and set agains...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Cabbage Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of leafy green cabbage. Depicting the white stalks and curling leaves of a head of nap...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Woven Chinese Blessings Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This cushion-form box of woven reed and lacquered bamboo dates to the early 20th century and is a lovely example of Chinese basketry. The box is woven of reed strips darkened with bl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Chinese Famille Rose Phoenix Dish, c. 1775
Located in Chicago, IL
With thin walls and intricate enameled decoration, this petite dish from the late 18th century is a beautiful example of fine Chinese porcelain. Brushed in the famille rose manner wi...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Four Flowers Plate, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, this small porcelain dish has a colorful design of four flowers representing the seasons. Rendered in shades of pink, green ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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