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Three Chinese Ancient Warriors Panels
Three Chinese Ancient Warriors Panels

Three Chinese Ancient Warriors Panels

Located in Bradenton, FL

Three Hand-Painted Panels of Chinese Warriors. The paintings feature Chinese warriors in full costume of the era in vivid colors of red, green, yellow, and orange on a beige backgro...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Ancient Views of China - Albumen Prints - 1890s
Ancient Views of China - Albumen Prints - 1890s

Ancient Views of China - Albumen Prints - 1890s

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient views of China is a set of seven vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 25 x 33 cm. Four images on the front 11x 15.5 cm and three images on the rear 11 x 16.5 cm They...

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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Ancient Chinese Historical and Ethnic Photographs - Albumen Prints - 1890s
Ancient Chinese Historical and Ethnic Photographs - Albumen Prints - 1890s

Ancient Chinese Historical and Ethnic Photographs - Albumen Prints - 1890s

Located in Roma, IT

Chinese historical and ethnic photograph is a set of eight original vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 34 x 26 cm. Six Images 8 x 11 cm on the front and six on the rear. T...

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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Ancient Chinese Coin Series Figural Abstract  by Anna Wu Weakland
Ancient Chinese Coin Series Figural Abstract  by Anna Wu Weakland

Ancient Chinese Coin Series Figural Abstract by Anna Wu Weakland

Located in Soquel, CA

Figural abstract inspired by Chinese art and calligraphy featuring a large totem-like form in textured earth tones with black Chinese characters in bold, black brushstrokes by Anna W...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Oil, Cardboard

Antique Print of the Ancient Viceroy of Guangdong in China, 1665
Antique Print of the Ancient Viceroy of Guangdong in China, 1665

Antique Print of the Ancient Viceroy of Guangdong in China, 1665

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Conterseytsel vande Oude Onder-Koning'. Old print depicting the ancient Viceroy of Guangdong. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum
Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum

Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The Blue Dragon. An exhibition of Chinese arts and crafts from the Shanghai Museum Den Bla Draken. Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum Exhibition catalogue. This book res...

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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Amphitrite - Watercolor on China Paper - 1930s
Amphitrite - Watercolor on China Paper - 1930s

Amphitrite - Watercolor on China Paper - 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

The work is precious and refine and is realized on a perfect China paper. In ancient Greek mythology, Amphitrite was a sea goddess and wife of Poseidon and the queen of the sea.

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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"First View of Switzerland" large scale painting of Swiss Alps from train window
"First View of Switzerland" large scale painting of Swiss Alps from train window

"First View of Switzerland" large scale painting of Swiss Alps from train window

By Darius Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Furthermore, this painting recalls the delicate stain and scumble technique of ancient Chinese scroll paintings on rice paper. Darius Yektai was born in Southampton NY, in 1973.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

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Ancient Chinese Painting
Ancient Chinese Painting

Ancient Chinese Painting

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H 55.12 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in

Ancient Chinese Painting

Located in Vigevano, IT

Ancient Chinese painting. The painting belongs to the Yao people, an ethnic minority whose origins date back over 2000 years ago, who now lives mainly in the southwest of China, Viet...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Dawn Sound, Contemporary Asian Abstract Painting Paper Black Ink Gold Chinese
Dawn Sound, Contemporary Asian Abstract Painting Paper Black Ink Gold Chinese

Dawn Sound, Contemporary Asian Abstract Painting Paper Black Ink Gold Chinese

By Liu Zijian

Located in London, England

The horizontal layout of the paper also has references to famous ancient Chinese handscrolls (paper rolls) which are so popular in Asia and around the world.

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Ancient Chinese Ethnographic Photographs - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s
Ancient Chinese Ethnographic Photographs - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s

Ancient Chinese Ethnographic Photographs - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Chinese ethnographic photographs is a set of seven original vintage Albumen prints on single cardboard: 34 x 26 cm. Six Images 8 x 11 cm on the front and on the rear 21 x 26...

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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Ancient Chinese Costumes - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s
Ancient Chinese Costumes - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s

Ancient Chinese Costumes - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Chinese Costumes is a set of two original vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 34 x 26 cm.

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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book
The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London: Artia, for Spring Books, 1960. 275p., hardcover, light edgewear; profusely illustrated. This is a beautiful large coffee t...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Books

Materials

Paper

Bundle for 46 photos of Ancient China - Original Albumen Print - 1890s
Bundle for 46 photos of Ancient China - Original Albumen Print - 1890s

Bundle for 46 photos of Ancient China - Original Albumen Print - 1890s

Located in Roma, IT

Original photos from a vintage Albumen prints. M-119830/LU65038130282, Crime and Punishment in Canton, M-119691/LU65038110192, Ancient View of Yonghe Temple, Lama, M-119672/LU650381...

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1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Important Japan Antique Woodblock Ancient China Views, 32 Fine Prints, 1780
Important Japan Antique Woodblock Ancient China Views, 32 Fine Prints, 1780

Important Japan Antique Woodblock Ancient China Views, 32 Fine Prints, 1780

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique Story of China Views -over 200 years ago, 1780. Woodblock printed on fine hand made rice paper. 32 fine woodblock prints included in all. Im...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

A 18th Century rubbing of an ancient stone engraving
A 18th Century rubbing of an ancient stone engraving

A 18th Century rubbing of an ancient stone engraving

Located in Westport, CT

Rare large old rubbing of an stone engraving in an unknown ancient scrip. Collector's chop. Professionally restored, matted and framed.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings

Materials

Ink, Paper

Work of Art by Ren Rong
Work of Art by Ren Rong

Work of Art by Ren Rong

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in

Work of Art by Ren Rong

Located in London, GB

Ren's characteristic figures sport long, lithe limbs, flower-like heads, occasionally bulging breasts, and always a sinuous flexibility, the graphic clarity of their figural construc...

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20th Century German Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

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Ancient Chinese Paper For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ancient chinese paper for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an ancient chinese paper from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding an ancient chinese paper to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige and more. Artworks like these — often created in paper, photographic paper and board — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Ancient Chinese Paper?

The price for an ancient chinese paper in our collection starts at $150 and tops out at $3,080 with the average selling for $541.

Questions About Ancient Chinese Paper

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.