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Ancient Chinese Artifacts

Tripod in the shape of a bronze vessel li, Zhou or Shang dynasty
Tripod in the shape of a bronze vessel li, Zhou or Shang dynasty

Tripod in the shape of a bronze vessel li, Zhou or Shang dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Both Shang and Zhou dynasty potteries are valuable for understanding the daily life, cultural practices, and technological advancements of ancient China. These artifacts, often unear...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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Cong Prismatic Cylinder, 2200 - 1700 BCE, white/green jade, Qijia Culture
Cong Prismatic Cylinder, 2200 - 1700 BCE, white/green jade, Qijia Culture

Cong Prismatic Cylinder, 2200 - 1700 BCE, white/green jade, Qijia Culture

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

A Cong (vessel) is a form of ancient Chinese Jade artifact. In form, a Cong is a tube with a circular inner section and squarish outer section.

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15th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a roun...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Three Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Three Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Three Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a round cen...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Superb Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Superb Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Superb Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a round cen...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Blood Orange Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC
Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Blood Orange Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC

Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Blood Orange Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a roun...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

PAIR Meridian, Rojo Coralito Pink Marble, Warm Brass, Handblown Glass Sconce
PAIR Meridian, Rojo Coralito Pink Marble, Warm Brass, Handblown Glass Sconce

PAIR Meridian, Rojo Coralito Pink Marble, Warm Brass, Handblown Glass Sconce

By Kalin Asenov

Located in Savannah, GA

The design inspiration in Meridian comes from Chinese Bi disks, ancient jade artifacts with a hole in the middle.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Chinese Jade Bi Disc on Stand
Contemporary Chinese Jade Bi Disc on Stand

Contemporary Chinese Jade Bi Disc on Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Of contemporary creation, the bi disc is mounted on a stand but is removable for inspection. The Bi Disc is an ancient symbol of ritual origin in China. Circular in form these ancien...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Iron

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a roun...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 Bc
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 Bc

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Genuine Artifacts from 2000 Bc

Located in South Burlington, VT

History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole "bi" are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Two Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Two Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Two Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a round cen...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Two Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC
Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Two Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Ancient Chinese Handmade Jade Bi Group Two Genuine Artifacts from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a roun...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC
Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC

Ancient Handmade Jade Bi Genuine Artifact from 2000 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

Gu Fang, Senior Fellow at the Centre of Jadeology and Jade Culture in Beijing, These are genuine ancient artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a roun...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse
Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse

Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse

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H 12 in W 12 in D 5 in

Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse

Located in Washington, DC

Ancient Chinese Artifact of a Recumbent Pottery Horse with traces of original polychrome paint in subdued pastel shades presented on clear acrylic base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Jade 1920s French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Carved Bi Disc Bird Brooch
Jade 1920s French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Carved Bi Disc Bird Brooch

Jade 1920s French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Carved Bi Disc Bird Brooch

Located in New york, NY

Close examination reveals characteristics, design and shape of the present carved jade disc which closely resembles the ancient Chinese artifact design for a “Bi Disc”. A Bi disc is ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum, Silver

Cast Iron Tang Horse Sculptures in Aged Verdigris over Brass, on Plinths
Cast Iron Tang Horse Sculptures in Aged Verdigris over Brass, on Plinths

Cast Iron Tang Horse Sculptures in Aged Verdigris over Brass, on Plinths

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

The stylized forms are evocative of ancient Chinese Tang dynasty artifacts, with elegant proportions and a serene presence.

Category

20th Century Unknown Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of ancient Chinese artifacts available for sale. Frequently made of stone, jade and ceramic, all ancient Chinese artifacts available were constructed with great care. Find 193 antique and vintage ancient Chinese artifacts at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ancient Chinese artifacts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient Chinese artifacts are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, folk art and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Kalin Asenov, Edmond Byrne and Brian Stanziale each produced beautiful ancient Chinese artifacts that are worth considering.

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