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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

$94Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 5.32 in D 0.02 in

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

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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

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17th Century Vietnamese Tribal Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

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

recognized the Chinese literati visual vocabulary of Daoism and Penglai is the legendary Isle of the

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

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

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

$4,250 / set

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

Located in Downingtown, PA

Context: The Eight Immortals: Figures such as these were central to Chinese folklore and Daoism

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1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

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

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

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

dào) symbolizes that blessings have arrived (到 dào). Longevity: Bats are associated with long life

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Wood

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

was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi

Category

17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, 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

Côn Sơn Island in Vietnam’s Côn Đảo archipelago. The title reads “Plan de l’Isle d’Orléans ou Poulo

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Late 18th Century French Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

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

-century engraving presents two remarkable animals observed on the Con Dao Islands (historically known as

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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

epitomizes self-discipline and steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their

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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Dao

Materials

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

fruiting sprays including lychee, pomegranate, and peach, forming the Three Abundances. Underglaze-blue Dao

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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

Porcelain The Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical

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17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

$1,998Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.37 in Dm 4.14 in

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

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19th 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

Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km

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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

$1,950Sale Price|32% Off

H 8.27 in Dm 4.34 in

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

Located in seoul, KR

Porcelain The Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

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

-discipline and steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their patterns reminds

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18th Century Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

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

$273Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0.01 in

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

Located in Langweer, NL

the landscape. 3. **Wine Production**: The region is part of the Dão wine region, producing some of

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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Dao

Materials

Paper

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'

$185,000 / set

H 23.42 in W 11.81 in D 20.47 in

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

Located in Miami, FL

included. In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Dao

Materials

Terracotta

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

off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship

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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

$22,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in

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

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently

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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

$22,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.88 in W 38.59 in D 30.32 in

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

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered

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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

$22,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.09 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

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

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Hardwood

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

the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

$2,345Sale Price|30% Off

H 40 in W 83 in D 2.5 in

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

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Wood

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

The Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship was of a

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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

Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles

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1690s Vietnamese Qing 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

$1,163Sale Price|26% Off

H 5.52 in Dm 9.85 in

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

Located in seoul, KR

the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship was

Category

17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

$2,593Sale Price|35% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 4.73 in

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

Located in seoul, KR

Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115

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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

was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi

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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

$2,593Sale Price|35% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 4.73 in

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

Located in seoul, KR

Porcelain The Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical

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1690s East Asian Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

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

Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, 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

paintings, landscapes, and figures. Symbols from Daoism and Buddhism, as well as mythical animals, were

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17th Century Hong Kong Ming 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

$2,138Sale Price|28% Off

H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in

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

Located in seoul, KR

off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship

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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

found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from

Category

1690s East Asian Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

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

islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship was of a

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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

steadfastness. In Daoism its twisted stem and bransches are admired as their patterns reminds of the twistings

Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

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

herself to celibacy to devote herself to Dao. She would have lived under the reigns of Wu Zetian and

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Canvas

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

$1,943Sale Price|50% Off

H 6.7 in Dm 3.94 in

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

Located in seoul, KR

the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau

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1690s East Asian Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

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

-gentleman, and also the three main religions of China - Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism. Source: Nilson

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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

The Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical

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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

the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau

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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

Vung Tau Cargo was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles

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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

-historical beings in both religious Daoism and popular religion, said to have obtained immortality through

Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Porcelain

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

off the islands of Con Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship

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1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

The Temple of Stillness: A Rare Antique Chinese Peking Rug of Imperial Grace
The Temple of Stillness: A Rare Antique Chinese Peking Rug of Imperial Grace

The Temple of Stillness: A Rare Antique Chinese Peking Rug of Imperial Grace

Located in Dallas, TX

eternal Dao and the generative forces of life. Amid this tide of floral movement, delicate cartouches hold

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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

Laozi, Founder of Daoism, on a Donkey Followed by a Young Acolyte in a Landacape Populated by Prunus

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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

origins to become a deity in Chinese folk religion, Daoism, and Buddhism, worshipped as a guardian of

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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

Unavailable

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

zhìzàole shíbā shìjì de bùlǔsài'ěr, shǔyú xìliè guà shì dào shén dí é ní suǒ sī (jiǔ shén) de lìshǐ de

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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

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

19th century Dao - Guang period ( 1821 - 1850 ) They are two large cinnamon red baskets, used in

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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Bronze

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

patriarch for the military aspects of Daoism, ie exorcist methods and methods for the protection of the holy

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dao

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

Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a

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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

Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a

Category

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

, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Terracotta

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

(Book of Changes). The Liberal tendency is towards individual freedom, Daoism, and Nature. The

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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

Chinese Archaistic Carved Jadeite Vase, Republic Period, China
Chinese Archaistic Carved Jadeite Vase, Republic Period, China

Chinese Archaistic Carved Jadeite Vase, Republic Period, China

Located in Austin, TX

, purchased May 8, 1981 from G. Malina Inc., New York City. (Described as Qing Dynasty, Dao Guang Period).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dao

Materials

Jade

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

Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship was of a lorcha boat—a

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1690s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

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

Dao about 100 nautical miles (185 km; 115 mi) from Vung Tau, Vietanam. The ship was of a lorcha boat—a

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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

the early Six Dynasties. In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Dao

Materials

Terracotta

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

as the Middle Eastern saif, the Chinese dao and the related Japanese katana. The Chinese jian is an

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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

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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

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

wishes", they have been used as backscratchers, ritual objects in Buddhism and later Daoism, pointers for

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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

“upside down” (Dao) sounds similar to “has arrived” (Dao) again an homonym. That way the combined symbols

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dao

Materials

Silver

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Three Annamese Small Jars with bird design, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Three Annamese Small Jars with bird design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Three Annamese Small Jars with bird design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Vietnamese stoneware jar with representative bird designs. These pieces exhibit a relatively vivid and clear color compared to similar works from Hoi An hoard. The main feature of th...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

Rare annamese cream glazed ewer, Vietnam, 11-15th century
Rare annamese cream glazed ewer, Vietnam, 11-15th century

Rare annamese cream glazed ewer, Vietnam, 11-15th century

Located in seoul, KR

Famous annamese cream glazed ceramic ewer covered with a cream glaze. Traces of excavation are clearly visible in the glaze. Dates : Presumably Ly Dynasty (11-13th century) Region ...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vietnamese Celadon Lotus Vessel, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th/14th Century, Vietnam
Vietnamese Celadon Lotus Vessel, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th/14th Century, Vietnam

Vietnamese Celadon Lotus Vessel, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th/14th Century, Vietnam

Located in Austin, TX

An unusually large Vietnamese celadon glazed stoneware bowl with carved lotus petal design, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th - 14th century, Vietnam. The large bowl or offering vessel of ...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century
Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century

Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century

Located in seoul, KR

A bird on a tree. Stoneware with underglaze blue and painted green. The leaves were creatively expressed with green-glaze. The use of green overpainting, a distinctive element in A...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty
A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty

A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This dish is covered in a rich green glaze, with a central medallion depicting a sinuous dragon in high relief, surrounded by a continuous band of floral scrolls. The dragon’s scales...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Persian style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century
Persian style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century

Persian style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century

$1,683Sale Price|35% Off

H 1.97 in Dm 7.09 in

Persian style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand. Dates ...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. The cover with a flat top decorated with landscape design of mountains and trees, outlined with panel...

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16th Century Vietnamese Folk Art Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

Persian-style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century, Le dynasty
Persian-style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century, Le dynasty

Persian-style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century, Le dynasty

$1,683Sale Price|43% Off

H 1.38 in Dm 7.09 in

Persian-style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century, Le dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand. Dates ...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty

$1,943Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 2.56 in

Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Dao

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century
A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century

A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

Stoneware painted with underglaze cobalt blue and remnants of overglaze enamel. This work has been presented as a centerpiece in the Annamese gallery of the Asian Art Museum of San F...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century
Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century

Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century

Located in seoul, KR

This Annamese ceramic plate features a central floral motif rendered in underglaze blue, complemented by delicate green-painted leaves—an innovative characteristic of Annamese cerami...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Dao

Materials

Stoneware

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