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Highly Decorative 'Straits' Chinese Black Lacquer Table Screen, Circa 1890
Highly Decorative 'Straits' Chinese Black Lacquer Table Screen, Circa 1890

Highly Decorative 'Straits' Chinese Black Lacquer Table Screen, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

painted brown & black alternating segments intended to replicate tiles, flanked at either end by dragon

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Pair of Chamberlain's Worcester Armorial Dishes with Orange Blossom Borders
A Pair of Chamberlain's Worcester Armorial Dishes with Orange Blossom Borders

A Pair of Chamberlain's Worcester Armorial Dishes with Orange Blossom Borders

By Royal Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

turned up ermine a fleur-de-lys or issuant therefrom a dragon’s head also gules langued azure Motto

Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century
Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century

Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

loose ring handles hang from the mouths of carved dragon heads. Surmounted atop of the censer base is

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Serpentine

Two Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Vases
Two Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Vases

Two Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Vases

Located in London, GB

lower handles, which form fire-breathing dragon heads. This colorful and highly-detailed pair of

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Sterling Silver & Jade Cigar Table Lighter by, Solomon & Gustave Gump of Gumps
Sterling Silver & Jade Cigar Table Lighter by, Solomon & Gustave Gump of Gumps

Sterling Silver & Jade Cigar Table Lighter by, Solomon & Gustave Gump of Gumps

By Solomon & Gustave Gump

Located in Englewood, NJ

along the body and a dragon head as the handle. The silver is signed, "S & G GUMP / CO. /PAT.APR FOR/1

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Shape of a Viking Ship
Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Shape of a Viking Ship

Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Shape of a Viking Ship

Located in London, GB

with dragon's head at the prow. The frame carries six lights (three on each side) representing shields

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Brass

Belle Epoque d'Ore Bronze and Crystal Three-Piece "Hunting" Garniture Set
Belle Epoque d'Ore Bronze and Crystal Three-Piece "Hunting" Garniture Set

Belle Epoque d'Ore Bronze and Crystal Three-Piece "Hunting" Garniture Set

Located in New York, NY

with stylized dragon heads, acanthus leaf, bead, shell and fluted designs, with wood round boards

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oriental Carved Wood Plant Stand / Side Table
Antique Oriental Carved Wood Plant Stand / Side Table

Antique Oriental Carved Wood Plant Stand / Side Table

Located in London, GB

beautiful dragons head motifs on the corners, this stands on lovely cabriole legs, it has profuse and

Category

1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Oriental Carved Wood Side Table / Plant Stand
Antique Oriental Carved Wood Side Table / Plant Stand

Antique Oriental Carved Wood Side Table / Plant Stand

Located in London, GB

are beautiful dragons head motifs on the side, this stands on lovely cabriole legs and has a useful

Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Jardinière, Wang Hing circa 1890
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Jardinière, Wang Hing circa 1890

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Jardinière, Wang Hing circa 1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

twin dragon head handles with rings in mouth and standing on four coiled dragon feet, shaped top rim

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver

Chinoiserie Style Patinated and Dore Bronze Pedestal, Édouard Lièvre Attributed
Chinoiserie Style Patinated and Dore Bronze Pedestal, Édouard Lièvre Attributed

Chinoiserie Style Patinated and Dore Bronze Pedestal, Édouard Lièvre Attributed

By Edouard Lievre

Located in New York, NY

influences in its design with dragon heads flourishing out of the plane from each leg. Found on the base is

Category

1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanese Cabinets
Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanese Cabinets

Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanese Cabinets

Located in London, GB

throughout. There are carved dragons heads on the sides, dragons feet on the lower sides and lower centre

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Painted Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850
Painted Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Painted Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

archaistic dragon heads. The lacquer finish has aged beautifully with a wondrous patina adding rich character

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

A very rare pair of gilt and bronze early 19th century wyvern andirons
A very rare pair of gilt and bronze early 19th century wyvern andirons

A very rare pair of gilt and bronze early 19th century wyvern andirons

Located in London, GB

supported on small ovoid feet. Wyverns were legendary winged creatures who had dragon's heads, reptilian

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Copper Incense Burner
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Copper Incense Burner

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Copper Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

of Buddha sculptures and dragon head as the handle and legs. It has very detailed art works around it

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Copper

Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880
Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880

Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

fish. Very beautiful bronze furnishings: keyholes in dragon heads, beautiful drawer handles. 3 inlaid

Category

1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière
Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière

Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière

Located in London, GB

-form edge. This base is set on four gilt bronze scrolled feet, with dragon heads.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Costume Opera of Beijing 20c century
Costume Opera of Beijing 20c century

Costume Opera of Beijing 20c century

Located in Toulon, FR

the padded ventral piece, a fantastic dragon head embroidered with red, green, blue, silver sequins

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Dragon Head

Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Japan Basket Pattern, circa 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Japan Basket Pattern, circa 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Japan Basket Pattern, circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

jug has an octagonal form with a Dragon's head loop handle. The jug is decorated in the distinctive

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Ironstone

Longwy Ceramic & Bronze Jardiniere, 19th century
Longwy Ceramic & Bronze Jardiniere, 19th century

Longwy Ceramic & Bronze Jardiniere, 19th century

Located in Portland, England

(from the leg to the dragon's head), and 28 cm in width of the jardinière. Condition: Crazing

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Side Table
Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Side Table

Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Side Table

Located in London, GB

malachite top is supported on four brackets, which take the form of dragon’s heads. The top is further

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

A late 19th or early 20th C Carved Jade Vase
A late 19th or early 20th C Carved Jade Vase

A late 19th or early 20th C Carved Jade Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

well as T'ao T'ieh masks centered on the larger body of the vase. Also created with dragon headed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Jade

Pair of Late 18th Century Belgian Chambersticks
Pair of Late 18th Century Belgian Chambersticks

Pair of Late 18th Century Belgian Chambersticks

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

borders, the bases lobed with gadroon borders. Monograms of the period above dragon heads: AH. Various old

Category

Late 18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Tea Tray
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

engraved crest depicting a dragon's head couped, holding in the mouth an axe, all above the motto 'Suaviter

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Bold Pleasing Sound 17"
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Bold Pleasing Sound 17"

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Bold Pleasing Sound 17"

Located in South Burlington, VT

dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in five

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Grand Scale Chinese Wedding Basket
Early 20th Century Grand Scale Chinese Wedding Basket

Early 20th Century Grand Scale Chinese Wedding Basket

By Killupa Qingali

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

headed carrying frame with bronze handle. Shou symbol centers the dragons & the carved top. Loss to lower

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Bronze

Fairyland Lustre Torches Pillar Vase by Wedgwood
Fairyland Lustre Torches Pillar Vase by Wedgwood

Fairyland Lustre Torches Pillar Vase by Wedgwood

By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones

Located in New Orleans, LA

torches light the way along a curving stairway to a shining white palace, while a dragon-headed snake

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Hand Made Italian 19th Century Ebonised & Bronze Chairs 17th Century
Stunning Hand Made Italian 19th Century Ebonised & Bronze Chairs 17th Century

Stunning Hand Made Italian 19th Century Ebonised & Bronze Chairs 17th Century

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

different carvings and you will see symbols, dragons, heads, flowers, the period looking gentleman have

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19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head
Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head

Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head

Located in Austin, TX

A fabulous Japanese mingei (Folk Art) carved pupped head in the form of a dragon. Edo period (1603

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Elm

Japan Antique Extra Large Bronze Bell With Pleasant Reverberating Sound, 26"
Japan Antique Extra Large Bronze Bell With Pleasant Reverberating Sound, 26"

Japan Antique Extra Large Bronze Bell With Pleasant Reverberating Sound, 26"

Located in South Burlington, VT

form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell  Voice Of Buddha  45 Inches Tall
Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell  Voice Of Buddha  45 Inches Tall

Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell Voice Of Buddha 45 Inches Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900
Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900

Set of Carved Bench and Two Armchairs from Norway, circa 1880-1900

Located in Round Top, TX

dramatic with the colorful painted details and dragon heads at the end of each arm. Please enlarge photos

Category

Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup & Cover, Lee Ching, circa 1860
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup & Cover, Lee Ching, circa 1860

19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup & Cover, Lee Ching, circa 1860

By Leeching

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

embossed with dragons among clouds, dragon's head finial, standing on a domed spreading circular foot

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Kettle On Stand, Wang Hing, circa 1890
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Kettle On Stand, Wang Hing, circa 1890

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Kettle On Stand, Wang Hing, circa 1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

relief with floral decoration, the domed lids mounted with a dragons head and chased in a complimentary

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver

Fine Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flying Angels" Fire Bell, 19th Century
Fine Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flying Angels" Fire Bell, 19th Century

Fine Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flying Angels" Fire Bell, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Cast Bronze Temple Bell with Prolific Signed Dedication
Japanese Antique Cast Bronze Temple Bell with Prolific Signed Dedication

Japanese Antique Cast Bronze Temple Bell with Prolific Signed Dedication

Located in South Burlington, VT

dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu and to improve resonance of sound

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644
Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644

Located in Dallas, TX

hooves, its dragon head with a single horn and mouth Agape and the tail larger than life. Original scaled

Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Paul Storr
Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Paul Storr

Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Paul Storr

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of a mural crown a dragon's head, all above a crescent. The upper portion of the body is encircled

Category

1810s English George III Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Fish Service for Twelve Persons, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Fish Service for Twelve Persons, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Fish Service for Twelve Persons, Antique George V

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

grip handle ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest displaying a dragon's head couped

Category

1910s English Other Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu and to improve resonance of sound

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell Signed
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell Signed

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu and to improve

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers
Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers

Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers

By John Houle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

battle-axe and a dragons head pierced through the neck with a spear. The upper rim of each piece is

Category

1810s English Georgian Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Eclectic Jazz Age Style
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Eclectic Jazz Age Style

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Eclectic Jazz Age Style

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

additional garlands with dragon heads scroll across the corners and ends of the piece. Gentle waves of abrash

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Wool

Painted Italian Wood Shield with Winged Dragon
Painted Italian Wood Shield with Winged Dragon

Painted Italian Wood Shield with Winged Dragon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian wood scrolled shield depicting a two headed winged dragon and fleur de lys. The shield is

Category

Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Antique Dragon Chinese Ningxia Runner Rug
Beautiful Antique Dragon Chinese Ningxia Runner Rug

Beautiful Antique Dragon Chinese Ningxia Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

in its path of flight. Above the beautiful dragon rug design is the head of another dragon, set

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Wool

A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon
A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon

A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon

Located in Milano, IT

A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon standing upwards with its head stretched forward and its

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Bell Rings Beautifully
Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Bell Rings Beautifully

Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Bell Rings Beautifully

Located in South Burlington, VT

handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Bronze

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Freedom Casket, Victorian
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Freedom Casket, Victorian

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Freedom Casket, Victorian

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive dragon head to the upper portion; this dragon ornamentation is a dedication to the supporters of

Category

1870s British Antique Dragon Head

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Antique Dragon Head For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique dragon head for your home. Each antique dragon head for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique dragon head — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique dragon head, those designed in Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique dragon head over the years, but those crafted by Kamisaka Sekka and Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Dragon Head?

Prices for an antique dragon head can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $380 and can go as high as $7,227, while the average can fetch as much as $2,380.