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Antique Costume Print of a Dao Rajah by Wahlen, 1843
Antique Costume Print of a Dao Rajah by Wahlen, 1843

Antique Costume Print of a Dao Rajah by Wahlen, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique costume print titled 'Rajah de Dao'. Original antique print of a Dao Rajah. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by Auguste Wa...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

Vietnamese Three-colour Ware Ceramic Lime Pot, Chu Dao Kiln
Vietnamese Three-colour Ware Ceramic Lime Pot, Chu Dao Kiln

Vietnamese Three-colour Ware Ceramic Lime Pot, Chu Dao Kiln

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vietnamese Three-colour Ware Ceramic Lime Pot, Chu Dao Kiln, 17th century. Created for slaked lime, a component for the social practice of chewing “Betelnut”, globular form resemblin...

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17th Century Vietnamese Tribal Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET
SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Arrival of Blessings: An upside-down bat (倒 dào) symbolizes that blessings have arrived (到 dào).

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Portraits Print – Confucius & Early Emperors, Ferrario, 1815
Antique Chinese Portraits Print – Confucius & Early Emperors, Ferrario, 1815

Antique Chinese Portraits Print – Confucius & Early Emperors, Ferrario, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Laozi (Lao-Tseu), the legendary philosopher traditionally credited as the founder of Daoism. 5. Tang-Tay-Tsong (Emperor Taizong of Tang), founder of the Tang Dynasty’s power and one ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

A Large Gu Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
A Large Gu Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

A Large Gu Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period(1690-1699) Origin : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship Condition : Excellent R...

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17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Pair of Famille Rose Sanduo Bowls, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Famille Rose Sanduo Bowls, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Famille Rose Sanduo Bowls, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Porcelain bowls, China, are enameled on the exterior with three detached fruiting sprays including lychee, pomegranate, and peach, forming the Three Abundances. Underglaze-blue Dao G...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Plan of Poulo Condore (Côn Sơn Island) – Antique French Engraving, ca.1790
Plan of Poulo Condore (Côn Sơn Island) – Antique French Engraving, ca.1790

Plan of Poulo Condore (Côn Sơn Island) – Antique French Engraving, ca.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

Plan of Poulo Condore (Côn Sơn Island) – Antique French Engraving by Portier, c.1790 This antique French engraving, created by Portier around 1790, presents a detailed plan of Poulo...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

Arita Edo Period Plate Japanese Porcelain Dish Pine, 17th or Early 18th Century
Arita Edo Period Plate Japanese Porcelain Dish Pine, 17th or Early 18th Century

Arita Edo Period Plate Japanese Porcelain Dish Pine, 17th or Early 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Pine trees rank above all other trees and epitomizes self-discipline and steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their patterns reminds of the twisting...

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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Flying Lizard and Flying Squirrel – Antique Engraving, Poulo Condore, c.1770
Flying Lizard and Flying Squirrel – Antique Engraving, Poulo Condore, c.1770

Flying Lizard and Flying Squirrel – Antique Engraving, Poulo Condore, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Flying Lizard and Flying Squirrel – Antique Engraving, Poulo Condore, c.1770 This fine 18th-century engraving presents two remarkable animals observed on the Con Dao Islands (histor...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Porcelain Copper Red 'Trick Cup', 18/19th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Copper Red 'Trick Cup', 18/19th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Copper Red 'Trick Cup', 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

"Trick cup”, also know as « porcelain surprise », « Gong Dao Bei », « don`t be greedy cup », « fairness cup » or « puzzle cup ».

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19th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period(1690-1699) Origin : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship Reference : Double check...

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17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th Cen
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th Cen

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Pine trees rank above all other trees and epitomizes self-discipline and steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their patterns reminds of the twisting...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Yanyan Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Yanyan Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Yanyan Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period(1690-1699) Origin : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship Reference : Double check...

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17th Century Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Amsterdam Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship Referenc...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Beira Alta: A Cartographic Journey Through Portugal's Heartland in 1903
Beira Alta: A Cartographic Journey Through Portugal's Heartland in 1903

Beira Alta: A Cartographic Journey Through Portugal's Heartland in 1903

Located in Langweer, NL

**Wine Production**: The region is part of the Dão wine region, producing some of Portugal's most esteemed wines. 4.

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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

19th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Honor Reward Sign Board
19th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Honor Reward Sign Board

19th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Honor Reward Sign Board

Located in Pomona, CA

This exceptional and rare antique "Honor Reward" sign board which issued by Qing Dynasty - Dao Guang government at year 1839. This Sign board has been kept in very good care and in i...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Wood

Large Rare Blue And White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
Large Rare Blue And White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690

Large Rare Blue And White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Three Small White-glazed Circular Boxes and Coveres, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, C
Three Small White-glazed Circular Boxes and Coveres, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, C

Three Small White-glazed Circular Boxes and Coveres, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, C

Located in seoul, KR

Identical pieces are included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amsterdam 1992' Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingd...

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

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Ceramic, Porcelain

White-glazed Circular Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
White-glazed Circular Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

White-glazed Circular Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

An identical piece is included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amsterdam 1992' Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jing...

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,  '386 AD-535 AD'
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,  '386 AD-535 AD'

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'

Located in Miami, FL

In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Dao

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anth...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anth...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anth...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Hardwood

Large Rare Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
Large Rare Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690

Large Rare Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size :...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size :...

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Deep Beaker, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690
Blue and White Deep Beaker, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690

Blue and White Deep Beaker, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rare 'Riverscapes' Pattern Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, circa 1690
Large Rare 'Riverscapes' Pattern Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, circa 1690

Large Rare 'Riverscapes' Pattern Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Spirally moulded and painted with bands of overlapping petal panels of figured riverscapes Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Dest...

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1690s East Asian Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size :...

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17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue and White 'Cranes in pond' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White 'Cranes in pond' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White 'Cranes in pond' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size :...

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Amsterdam Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship Referenc...

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1690s East Asian Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

#5 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates
#5 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates

#5 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Pine trees rank above all other trees and epitomizes self-discipline and steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their patterns reminds of the twisting...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte
Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte

Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Together they symbolize longevity, perseverance, and integrity being the virtues of the ideal scholar-gentleman, and also the three main religions of China - Buddhism, Daoism and Con...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty
Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty

Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The design and decoration of ceramics mirrored the social and cultural changes of the time, often featuring literati paintings, landscapes, and figures. Symbols from Daoism and Buddh...

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17th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art
Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art

Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Tradition has made it a woman of the Tang Dynasty who has devoted herself to celibacy to devote herself to Dao. She would have lived under the reigns of Wu Zetian and Zhongzong. .

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Canvas

Ancient Gu Shape 'Riverscapes' vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, Circa 1690
Ancient Gu Shape 'Riverscapes' vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, Circa 1690

Ancient Gu Shape 'Riverscapes' vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Kendi Blue And White, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, C 1690
Kendi Blue And White, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, C 1690

Kendi Blue And White, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, C 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The Eight Immortals is a group of legendary, semi-historical beings in both religious Daoism and popular religion, said to have obtained immortality through the elixir of life produc...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Artefacts of the Literati Pattern Plate c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Artefacts of the Literati Pattern Plate c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era

Artefacts of the Literati Pattern Plate c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Condit...

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1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.
Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.

Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Stemcup, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, circa 1690
Blue and White Stemcup, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, circa 1690

Blue and White Stemcup, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

(Source : Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore) Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Sou...

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size :...

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

The Temple of Stillness: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Imperial Grace
The Temple of Stillness: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Imperial Grace

The Temple of Stillness: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Imperial Grace

Located in Dallas, TX

Angular blossoms bloom rhythmically within a sea of stylized waves—symbols of the eternal Dao and the generative forces of life. Amid this tide of floral movement, delicate cartouche...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Wool

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Large Ram Dao Sacrificial Sword from Nepal, End of the 19th Century
Large Ram Dao Sacrificial Sword from Nepal, End of the 19th Century

Large Ram Dao Sacrificial Sword from Nepal, End of the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

These heavy swords are sharp on the concave side of the blade and were used to sacrifice animals by decapitation. The heavy and forged blade is decorated with brass inlays on both si...

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Dao

Materials

Brass

Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes
Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes

Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes

Located in Wilton, CT

Depicting Carved Scene of Laozi, Founder of Daoism, on a Donkey Followed by a Young Acolyte in a Landacape Populated by Prunus Tree, Pine Tree, Rock formation and Floral Plants.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Dao

Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu
Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu

Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Over centuries, Guan Yu transcended his historical origins to become a deity in Chinese folk religion, Daoism, and Buddhism, worshipped as a guardian of justice, a protector against ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Bronze

Tapestry of Brussels, 18th Century, Athena Help of Dionysus

Tapestry of Brussels, 18th Century, Athena Help of Dionysus

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H 110.24 in W 0.79 in D 94.49 in

Tapestry of Brussels, 18th Century, Athena Help of Dionysus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Hǎnjiàn de jīngzhì de guàtǎn miànbǎn zhìzàole shíbā shìjì de bùlǔsài'ěr, shǔyú xìliè guà shì dào shén dí é ní suǒ sī (jiǔ shén) de lìshǐ de zhǔtǐ?

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Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Dao

Materials

Wool, Silk

An Antique Chinese Hui Dao Sword
An Antique Chinese Hui Dao Sword

An Antique Chinese Hui Dao Sword

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H 11.42 in W 22.45 in

An Antique Chinese Hui Dao Sword

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Coming of the sea floor, encrusted with calcified sea life, making it a remarkable object. Sea sculpture on modern iron base.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Iron

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals
18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

Located in Downingtown, PA

Historical Context: The Eight Immortals: Figures such as these were central to Chinese folklore and Daoism, representing the ability to transcend the human condition.

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1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Late Ming Period Bronze, Lacquered and Gilded Zhen Wu
Late Ming Period Bronze, Lacquered and Gilded Zhen Wu

Late Ming Period Bronze, Lacquered and Gilded Zhen Wu

Located in Kastrup, DK

Since 1000s, he has had the status of a special patriarch for the military aspects of Daoism, ie exorcist methods and methods for the protection of the holy area.

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Qing Pair of RED CHINESE BASQUETS in rattan , bamboo wood , bronze
Qing Pair of RED CHINESE BASQUETS in rattan , bamboo wood , bronze

Qing Pair of RED CHINESE BASQUETS in rattan , bamboo wood , bronze

Located in Valladolid, ES

Wonderful pair of baskets made by hand in woven rattan, bamboo wood and bronze fittings, in China 19th century Dao - Guang period ( 1821 - 1850 ) They are two large cinnamon red ...

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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900
Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900

Chinese Qing Well Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao, circa 1900

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Together they represent happiness, prosperity and longevity which is associated with Feng Shui and Daoism.  

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Literati Tianqi Period 17th c Chinese Porcelain Penglai Island
Antique Ming Literati Tianqi Period 17th c Chinese Porcelain Penglai Island

Antique Ming Literati Tianqi Period 17th c Chinese Porcelain Penglai Island

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanese viewers recognized the Chinese literati visual vocabulary of Daoism and Penglai is the legendary Isle of the Immortals in Daoist cosmology.

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Solid Silver Immortal Figures, Feng Xiang, circa 1880
Antique Chinese Solid Silver Immortal Figures, Feng Xiang, circa 1880

Antique Chinese Solid Silver Immortal Figures, Feng Xiang, circa 1880

By Feng Xiang

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique 19th century Chinese extremely rare solid silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Solid Silver Immortal Figures, Feng Xiang, circa 1880
Antique Chinese Solid Silver Immortal Figures, Feng Xiang, circa 1880

Antique Chinese Solid Silver Immortal Figures, Feng Xiang, circa 1880

By Feng Xiang

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique 19th century Chinese extremely rare solid silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Silver

Terracotta Warrior with Shield - Northern Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'
Terracotta Warrior with Shield - Northern Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'

Terracotta Warrior with Shield - Northern Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Terracotta

S.M Khai Dinh, Empereur d'Annam (S.M. Khai Dinh, Emperor of Annam)
S.M Khai Dinh, Empereur d'Annam (S.M. Khai Dinh, Emperor of Annam)

S.M Khai Dinh, Empereur d'Annam (S.M. Khai Dinh, Emperor of Annam)

Located in New Orleans, LA

During this time period, he was commissioned to produce this official bust of Emperor Khai Dinh for the prince. Born Nguyen Buu Dao, Khai Dinh was the son of the Emperor Dong Khanh;...

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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Dao

Materials

Bronze

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

Located in London, GB

The Liberal tendency is towards individual freedom, Daoism, and Nature. The relationship of the Conservative philosophies to mythology is seen in the legendary Nine Tripod Cauldrons,...

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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai 6 Warriors Snuff Bottle 19c Qing
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai 6 Warriors Snuff Bottle 19c Qing

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai 6 Warriors Snuff Bottle 19c Qing

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in baluster form, poly-chrome fencai painted with 6 warrior figures on panels in relief, with painted lappets and borders in red and red four c...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Yao Ritual Dagger Iron with Coins and Silver Banding Vietnam, Early 20th Century
Yao Ritual Dagger Iron with Coins and Silver Banding Vietnam, Early 20th Century

Yao Ritual Dagger Iron with Coins and Silver Banding Vietnam, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yao Ritual Dagger or Dao. Iron with antique coins and silver banding inscribed with Chinese characters, Vietnam, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Tribal Antique Dao

Materials

Silver, Iron

Blue And White Spiral Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue And White Spiral Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue And White Spiral Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size :...

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1690s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and white Yanyan Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and white Yanyan Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and white Yanyan Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Refere...

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1690s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Expressive Court Lady in Orange Terracotta - Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'
Expressive Court Lady in Orange Terracotta - Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'

Expressive Court Lady in Orange Terracotta - Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Peking Wedding Rug with Chinoiserie Style, 11'01 x 15'05
Antique Chinese Peking Wedding Rug with Chinoiserie Style, 11'01 x 15'05

Antique Chinese Peking Wedding Rug with Chinoiserie Style, 11'01 x 15'05

Located in Dallas, TX

And what do these characters say, you ask? "Bai Tou Dao Lao," my friends, which translates to "white heads grow old together."

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century George V Royal Artillery Officers Sword John Blair
Early 20th Century George V Royal Artillery Officers Sword John Blair

Early 20th Century George V Royal Artillery Officers Sword John Blair

Located in London, GB

Non-European weapons called "sword" include single-edged weapons such as the Middle Eastern saif, the Chinese dao and the related Japanese katana. The Chinese jian is an ex...

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1910s Antique Dao

Materials

Leather, Shagreen

Antique Naga Dao
Antique Naga Dao

Antique Naga Dao

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H 24.5 in

Antique Naga Dao

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb early 20th century Naga 'dao' (war axe) with original iron blade and beautiful hand caned and dyed goat hair hilt.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Dao

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese "Palace" Vases
Pair of Chinese "Palace" Vases

Pair of Chinese "Palace" Vases

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H 36.5 in Dm 18 in

Pair of Chinese "Palace" Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The pieces are signed with a mark Dao-Guang Nian Zhi. Although probably from a later period.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese enamel Ruyi sceptre. Qing Dynasty
Chinese enamel Ruyi sceptre. Qing Dynasty

Chinese enamel Ruyi sceptre. Qing Dynasty

Located in Vancouver, BC

During the historical evolution of Chinese ruyi "as one wishes", they have been used as backscratchers, ritual objects in Buddhism and later Daoism, pointers for public speakers, pri...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Chinese Silver Cosmetics Box, Decorated with Bats and a Peach, circa 1880
Chinese Silver Cosmetics Box, Decorated with Bats and a Peach, circa 1880

Chinese Silver Cosmetics Box, Decorated with Bats and a Peach, circa 1880

Located in EL Waalre, NL

The Chinese phrase of “upside down” (Dao) sounds similar to “has arrived” (Dao) again an homonym.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Silver

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