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Large and Impressive  Chinese Export Reverse Painting of Women in Exotic Setting
Large and Impressive  Chinese Export Reverse Painting of Women in Exotic Setting

Large and Impressive Chinese Export Reverse Painting of Women in Exotic Setting

Located in San Francisco, CA

women in a dreamlike interior and exterior environment. Signed with Chinese characters lower left. Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Paint

Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box
Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box

Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of exceptional quality, The conforming removable lid enameled with the Chinese character for

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China
Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China

Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

Chinese characters "Bai Xi". The "KH" stamp is known, though not fully identified. It is thought to be the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900
Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900

$400

H 27 in W 8 in D 4 in

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

placed for smoking. This pipe features Chinese character engravings on the lid. This pipe works in much

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Goose Figurine
Early 20th Century Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Goose Figurine

Early 20th Century Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Goose Figurine

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Chinese porcelain goose figure. Late Qing dynasty. Very well modeled turquoise

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

14k MCM Round Chinese "Longevity" Cufflinks Circle Cut Men's Cufflinks, Pair
14k MCM Round Chinese "Longevity" Cufflinks Circle Cut Men's Cufflinks, Pair

14k MCM Round Chinese "Longevity" Cufflinks Circle Cut Men's Cufflinks, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A pair of vintage 14Kt yellow gold circular cuff-links cut out with the Chinese character symbol

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Red on White Chinese Teacup
Red on White Chinese Teacup

Red on White Chinese Teacup

$148

H 2.5 in Dm 3.25 in

Red on White Chinese Teacup

Located in Chicago, IL

center of the bowl are various stamped patterns of Chinese characters atop a white glaze. The underside

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

14k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Fu Good Luck Happiness Fortune Cufflinks 8.2g
14k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Fu Good Luck Happiness Fortune Cufflinks 8.2g

14k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Fu Good Luck Happiness Fortune Cufflinks 8.2g

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage pair of oval 14k gold cufflinks featuring green jade cabochons and the Chinese character

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900
Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900

Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900

$580

H 16.25 in W 14 in D 12.5 in

Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

a natural bend. Resembling the Chinese character for the lucky number eight, the curvature of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Large Chinese Blue Grey Pottery Table Lamps
Large Chinese Blue Grey Pottery Table Lamps

Large Chinese Blue Grey Pottery Table Lamps

Located in Sheffield, MA

and white body with Chinese characters and decorative fish details. Including blue Belgium linen lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood
Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the Mid-20th Century and has aged beautifully with

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Runner
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Runner

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

and scrolling dragons. In China, the Shou character and Bats symbolize Good Fortune.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Asian Cast Character Sliding Box
Vintage Asian Cast Character Sliding Box

Vintage Asian Cast Character Sliding Box

$295

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Asian Cast Character Sliding Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

merchant, holding a small chest adorned with the Chinese character for "Good Fortune" (Fu). The metal

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Brutalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Green Glazed Condiment Pot, c. 1800
Chinese Green Glazed Condiment Pot, c. 1800

Chinese Green Glazed Condiment Pot, c. 1800

$480

H 5.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

Chinese Green Glazed Condiment Pot, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

small Chinese characters the owner's name or place of business. Time has imparted a worn texture and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Goldfish Motif Vases
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Goldfish Motif Vases

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Goldfish Motif Vases

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Goldfish Motif Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of butter yellow Chinese hand painted gourd form vases. Painted with orange pairs of fancy

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Study of Pomegranate Branch Signed Watercolour Painting
Chinese Study of Pomegranate Branch Signed Watercolour Painting

Chinese Study of Pomegranate Branch Signed Watercolour Painting

Located in New York, NY

Chinese character ? (zi) which, as well as meaning seed, also means "offspring", thus a fruit containing

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged beautifully with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

character. This Chinese Art Deco rug offers a rare balance between cultural heritage and artistic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters
Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters

Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome antique Korean trunk or chest with beautiful brass details and the auspicious Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

$10,387

H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Located in London, GB

bird-like heads, and are centered on Chinese characters. The upper section of the screen features

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Export Silver Openwork Dragon Bowl by Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Dragon Bowl by Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890

Chinese Export Silver Openwork Dragon Bowl by Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and "WH" for Wang Hing and Co

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

XIANG TIAN - 'Relaxing' - Vintage Watercolor Painting - Signed - China - 20th C.
XIANG TIAN - 'Relaxing' - Vintage Watercolor Painting - Signed - China - 20th C.

XIANG TIAN - 'Relaxing' - Vintage Watercolor Painting - Signed - China - 20th C.

Located in Chatham, ON

- signed with a single red chop mark and Chinese characters (upper left) - signed and titled verso

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique Chinese Tabriz Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Antique Chinese Tabriz Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet

Antique Chinese Tabriz Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Persian-inspired charm, this antique Chinese rug emanates so much character and will boost the coziness

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Silver Openwork Bowl by Wan Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Bowl by Wan Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890

Chinese Export Silver Openwork Bowl by Wan Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and " WH" for Wang Hing and Co

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Vintage Chinese Silver and Enamel Bell Necklace
Vintage Chinese Silver and Enamel Bell Necklace

Vintage Chinese Silver and Enamel Bell Necklace

Located in New York, NY

rich shades of cobalt blue, turquoise, green, and purple. One side features raised Chinese characters

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market
Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market

Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market

Located in London, GB

. The bowl is marked underside with Chinese characters.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu

Lacquer and Gilding Painting with Chinese Decors. French work. Circa 1970
Lacquer and Gilding Painting with Chinese Decors. French work. Circa 1970

Lacquer and Gilding Painting with Chinese Decors. French work. Circa 1970

$3,812Sale Price|33% Off

H 24.02 in W 51.78 in D 1.11 in

Lacquer and Gilding Painting with Chinese Decors. French work. Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

represents Chinese characters, one of them riding a dragon. The scene is surrounded by stylized floral motifs

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Rug, 8.7 x 6 ft, 1920s, Beige and Navy
Antique Chinese Rug, 8.7 x 6 ft, 1920s, Beige and Navy

Antique Chinese Rug, 8.7 x 6 ft, 1920s, Beige and Navy

Located in North Bergen, NJ

the generous open field give the rug an elegant and timeless character. Chinese rugs from this period

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Export Chinoiserie Blue & White Foo Dog Tea Caddy 9"
Chinese Export Chinoiserie Blue & White Foo Dog Tea Caddy 9"

Chinese Export Chinoiserie Blue & White Foo Dog Tea Caddy 9"

Located in Dayton, OH

lid and landscape scenes with Immortal / Geisha / Scholar figures. Chinese character translation: 天仙配

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves
Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves

Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

" tall and features well painted winged insects on red leaves. Chinese characters tell a store on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug
Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar

Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar

Located in Chicago, IL

grind, mash, and macerate herbs and seeds in preparation of healing remedies. Among the Chinese

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900

$48

H 1.5 in W 6.75 in D 3 in

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

with the Chinese character for "double happiness," a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900
Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

$980

H 11 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

the central panel of faintly etched Chinese characters. The basin has aged beautifully over time and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Late 19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet
Late 19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet

Late 19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet

Located in New York, NY

ground. Bearing cartouche in the middle of the cup. Hallmarked with Chinese characters. Kiddush Goblet is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

(Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Red Medallion Shou Antique Chinese Mongolia Carpet 8'x13' Knotted Wool Rug
1890s Red Medallion Shou Antique Chinese Mongolia Carpet 8'x13' Knotted Wool Rug

1890s Red Medallion Shou Antique Chinese Mongolia Carpet 8'x13' Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

reinforces the traditional Chinese symbolism, featuring repeated Shou characters—icons of longevity and good

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Platter, Hand-Painted Ceramic, 1840
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Platter, Hand-Painted Ceramic, 1840

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Platter, Hand-Painted Ceramic, 1840

Located in Savannah, GA

surrounded by four butterflies. Very colorful and detailed. Note Chinese characters written on the bottom

Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Dragon Throw Rug
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Dragon Throw Rug

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Dragon Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

(Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Celadon Ginger Jars, 1960s
Pair of Chinese Celadon Ginger Jars, 1960s

Pair of Chinese Celadon Ginger Jars, 1960s

Located in Doylestown, PA

symmetry to a vignette, adorning a bookcase or adding to your collection. Incised Chinese character mark

Category

Mid-20th Century Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Porcelain Urns Temple Jars Ginger
Pair Chinese Porcelain Urns Temple Jars Ginger

Pair Chinese Porcelain Urns Temple Jars Ginger

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Very colourful with blue colour theme Hand painted designs show Chinese characters and Asian settings

Category

Vintage 1980s Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Brass Fan Hardware Shadow Box
Vintage Chinese Brass Fan Hardware Shadow Box

Vintage Chinese Brass Fan Hardware Shadow Box

$128Sale Price|49% Off

H 18 in W 23 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Chinese Brass Fan Hardware Shadow Box

Located in Somis, CA

, evergreen trees. Engraved Chinese characters are from a famous poem describing "Moon Brighter during Mid

Category

20th Century Chinese Shadow Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Long Gallery Carpet in Cream & Blue
Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Long Gallery Carpet in Cream & Blue

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Long Gallery Carpet in Cream & Blue

Located in New York, NY

(Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box with Repousse Chrysanthemums by Zee Wo
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box with Repousse Chrysanthemums by Zee Wo

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box with Repousse Chrysanthemums by Zee Wo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a later wood interior. Marked to the base with the Chinese character 恩 / ZEEWO / and possibly 和

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases

Located in London, GB

eight rectangular segments depicting children playing with Chinese characters above.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

the Chinese character for longevity (壽 shòu), beckoning a long life of abundance. From the collection

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Throw Rug in Cream and Light Blue
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Throw Rug in Cream and Light Blue

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Throw Rug in Cream and Light Blue

Located in New York, NY

(Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Silver Teaset
Chinese Export Silver Teaset

Chinese Export Silver Teaset

$13,157

H 3.94 in W 8.85 in

Chinese Export Silver Teaset

Located in London, GB

mark is struck with both LC, for Lain Chang, and the same name in Chinese characters ‘琏璋’ ;and the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Han Dynasty Style Bronze Covered Pot
Han Dynasty Style Bronze Covered Pot

Han Dynasty Style Bronze Covered Pot

$2,800

H 8.75 in Dm 8.25 in

Han Dynasty Style Bronze Covered Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Han Dynasty style covered pot.  Patinated cast bronze pot features Chinese characters.  Pot sits on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Han Jars

Materials

Bronze

Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s
Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s

Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

label with Chinese characters attached to the interior. In good condition with wear commensurate with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Copper

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Chinese Character For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese character available at 1stDibs. A Chinese character — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese character, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese character, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Chinese character has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mastercraft, Arte Nuova Murano and Mason's Ironstone are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Character?

A Chinese character can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $870, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.