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Circa 1880 Chinese Export Porcelain Thousand Butterfly Creamer
Circa 1880 Chinese Export Porcelain Thousand Butterfly Creamer

Circa 1880 Chinese Export Porcelain Thousand Butterfly Creamer

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 Chinese export porcelain thousand butterfly creamer. Scroll handle with gilding; finely

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Serving / Shrimp Dishes
Pair Of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Serving / Shrimp Dishes

Pair Of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Serving / Shrimp Dishes

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare pair of antique Chinese export porcelain butterfly serving/shrimp dish. Unique pair of dishes

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dish with Flower Basket & Butterfly
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dish with Flower Basket & Butterfly

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dish with Flower Basket & Butterfly

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Flower Basket' Dish Qianlong Period, Circa 1765 This vibrant and

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Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, 19th Century Chinese Export "Thousand Butterfly" Porcelain Plates 9.5"
Pair, 19th Century Chinese Export "Thousand Butterfly" Porcelain Plates 9.5"

Pair, 19th Century Chinese Export "Thousand Butterfly" Porcelain Plates 9.5"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, early 19th century. A pair of Chinese export porcelain "Thousand Butterfly" pattern

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique circa 1900 Chinese Export Burr Elm & Brass Engraved Sideboard Butterfly
Antique circa 1900 Chinese Export Burr Elm & Brass Engraved Sideboard Butterfly

Antique circa 1900 Chinese Export Burr Elm & Brass Engraved Sideboard Butterfly

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Chinese Export burr elm sideboard A

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch

Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a wonderful Chinese butterfly brooch! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good

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20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver

Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch

Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a wonderful Chinese butterfly brooch! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good

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20th Century Chinese Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The

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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Butterflies
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Butterflies

Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Butterflies

$756Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.19 in Dm 11.82 in

Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Butterflies

Located in Milano, IT

Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century. This dish

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Butterfly Relief Blue Glass Snuff Bottle
Vintage Chinese Butterfly Relief Blue Glass Snuff Bottle

Vintage Chinese Butterfly Relief Blue Glass Snuff Bottle

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage Chinese butterfly relief blue glass snuff bottle, circa 1940s. The bottle has a unique

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflie
Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflie

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflie

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ephemeral Beauty: Set of Six Chinese Export "Pith Paper" Paintings of Butterflies, Circa 1840–1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Chinese circa 1930
Silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Chinese circa 1930

Silver filigree and enamel butterfly brooch, Chinese circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This very fine example of Chinese silver filigree artwork has been beautifully hand-made with

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865
Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865

Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important Chinese lamp in blue ceramic decorated with butterflies and flowers. China. QING dynasty

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Ceramic

Hand painted Chinese Watercolor Gouache Peonies with Butterflies, Stunning 1950s
Hand painted Chinese Watercolor Gouache Peonies with Butterflies, Stunning 1950s

Hand painted Chinese Watercolor Gouache Peonies with Butterflies, Stunning 1950s

Located in Lomita, CA

A stunning Chinese hand-painted artwork featuring lush peonies and butterflies, this elegant

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover circa 18th century with a top depicting Butterfly’s A very

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique A Rare Butterfly Shape Large Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Antique A Rare Butterfly Shape Large Chinese Red Lacquer Box

Antique A Rare Butterfly Shape Large Chinese Red Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique a rare shape Chinese red lacquer box, possibly early 20 century, featuring symbolic

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

. Growing off vines dotted with leaves and tendrils, the gourds are surrounded by large butterflies, symbols

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880
Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880

Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a table lamps in wood, handcarved. With butterfly decor pattern. It has been made in china

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

Located in Downingtown, PA

composition of colorful butterflies and insects resting on or flying near various Chinese flowers and foliage

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard
Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard

Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chinese Wedding cupboard decorated with gold leaf butterfly's to be used for folded linens etc A very

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands
Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands

Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a pair of huge and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs with intricated patterns of

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

1960s Chinese Cloisonné Vase Turquoise Enamel Inlay Chrysanthemum & Butterflies
1960s Chinese Cloisonné Vase Turquoise Enamel Inlay Chrysanthemum & Butterflies

1960s Chinese Cloisonné Vase Turquoise Enamel Inlay Chrysanthemum & Butterflies

Located in Andernach, DE

& green. The metal filigree in brass beautifully detailed with butterflies, chrysanthemum in a mild pink

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique Black Ground Famille Rose 'Butterfly' Ginger Jar, China, 19th Century
Antique Black Ground Famille Rose 'Butterfly' Ginger Jar, China, 19th Century

Antique Black Ground Famille Rose 'Butterfly' Ginger Jar, China, 19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique black ground famille rose 'butterfly' ginger jar and cover - fine shaded enamels with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies
[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. - Botanical Studies

Located in London, London

[CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER]. A Group of 10 Flowers and Butterflies. mid to late

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Rice Paper

1920s Asian Framed Silk Embroidery Butterflies & Flowers
1920s Asian Framed Silk Embroidery Butterflies & Flowers

1920s Asian Framed Silk Embroidery Butterflies & Flowers

Located in Miami, FL

on black silk background of flowers and wheat sheaths with two butterflies in flight. Bouquet

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Oriental Flower Vase, Decorative, Ceramic, Butterflies, 20th Century
Oriental Flower Vase, Decorative, Ceramic, Butterflies, 20th Century

Oriental Flower Vase, Decorative, Ceramic, Butterflies, 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an oriental flower vase, a decorative ceramic piece featuring butterflies dating to the

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Silver Blossom & Butterfly Bowl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Blossom & Butterfly Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Silver Blossom & Butterfly Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver bowl, ca 1910. Curved and tapering with molded ogee rim; raised and spread

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Chinese White Floral and Butterfly Patterned Porcelain Vases
Chinese White Floral and Butterfly Patterned Porcelain Vases

Chinese White Floral and Butterfly Patterned Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

3 Chinese white porcelain vases with pear-shaped forms decorated in butterflies above pink and

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Antique Chinese Rug with Plain Blue Field with Patterned Borders and Butterflies
Antique Chinese Rug with Plain Blue Field with Patterned Borders and Butterflies

Antique Chinese Rug with Plain Blue Field with Patterned Borders and Butterflies

Located in Evanston, IL

This room size antique was woven in China toward the end of the 19th century. The design features a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of 9 Chinese Export Botanical Watercolors
Set of 9 Chinese Export Botanical Watercolors

Set of 9 Chinese Export Botanical Watercolors

Unavailable

H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in

Set of 9 Chinese Export Botanical Watercolors

Located in New York, NY

A set of nine Chinese Export botanical watercolors, each depicting butterflies and moths with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Watercolor

Chinese Republic Thousand Butterfly Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase
Chinese Republic Thousand Butterfly Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase

Chinese Republic Thousand Butterfly Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase

Located in Seattle, WA

Chinese republic thousand butterfly famille rose porcelain bottle vase 8.5” x 4”. Exterior is

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Chinese Butterfly Large Soup Tureen in the Schmetterling Pattern
Meissen Chinese Butterfly Large Soup Tureen in the Schmetterling Pattern

Meissen Chinese Butterfly Large Soup Tureen in the Schmetterling Pattern

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Boston, MA

I am proud to offer you this rare Meissen Chinese butterfly soup tureen. The tureen is painted in

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Vintage 1950s German Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies
Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies

Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies

Unavailable

H 14.77 in W 17.13 in D 0.79 in

Hand-Painted Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies

Located in Richmond, London

A set of eight exquisite hand-painted guaches of exotic flowers and butterflies, early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Prints

Materials

Paper, Paint

Chinese Export Butterfly Motif Turquoise Plates, 2
Chinese Export Butterfly Motif Turquoise Plates, 2

Chinese Export Butterfly Motif Turquoise Plates, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Motif Turquoise Ground Porcelain Plates, each with red six

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1915 Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Plates
Circa 1915 Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Plates

Circa 1915 Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1915 pair of Chinese Export butterfly plates. Colorfully painted in overglaze enamels

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor
19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor

19th Century Chinese Export Butterfly & Insect Pith Watercolor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Lidded Melon Shaped Chinese Export Butterfly Pattern Jars
Pair of Lidded Melon Shaped Chinese Export Butterfly Pattern Jars

Pair of Lidded Melon Shaped Chinese Export Butterfly Pattern Jars

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

These are a colorful and detailed pair of Chinese Canton export butterfly pattern lidded melon

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Three 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Butterfly Plate
Three 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Butterfly Plate

Three 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Butterfly Plate

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of 3 beautiful Chinese export porcelain green cabbage leaf butterfly plate. Colors or white

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Sacred Bird & Butterfly Large Bulb Tray
Chinese Export Porcelain Sacred Bird & Butterfly Large Bulb Tray

Chinese Export Porcelain Sacred Bird & Butterfly Large Bulb Tray

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain sacred bird & butterfly pattern large bulb tray, Circa 1820-50 The

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Antique 1820s Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Export Sacred Butterfly and Famille Rose Basket & Stand
Large Chinese Export Sacred Butterfly and Famille Rose Basket & Stand

Large Chinese Export Sacred Butterfly and Famille Rose Basket & Stand

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large Chinese export sacred butterfly and famille rose basket & stand, Circa 1820 This Chinese

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ornamental Wall Plate with Butterflies
Chinese Ornamental Wall Plate with Butterflies

Chinese Ornamental Wall Plate with Butterflies

Located in Milano, IT

Round bronze and cloisonné enamel plate designed in China in the 20th century. This plate is made

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1915 Pair of Rose Canton Chinese Export Plates
Circa 1915 Pair of Rose Canton Chinese Export Plates

Circa 1915 Pair of Rose Canton Chinese Export Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1915 pair of Rose Canton Chinese export plates. Brightly enamelled butterfly design. Made in

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Butterflies
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Butterflies

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Butterflies

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting Chinese blue and white porcelain vase with a scalloped top, classic form and hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Icy Translucent Carved Jade Moth Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Vintage Chinese Icy Translucent Carved Jade Moth Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Vintage Chinese Icy Translucent Carved Jade Moth Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Vintage Chinese icy translucent carved jade Moth butterfly pendant necklace On silk cord with

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects
Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A set of eight Chinese rice paper paintings of butterflies and insects, 19th century, in giltwood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies
Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies

Three China Trade Picture Groupings of 12 Miniature Paintings of Butterflies

Located in Downingtown, PA

four miniature Chinese export watercolours, each showing multiples butterflies and insects, are painted

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Rice Paper

Pair of Enamelled Porcelain Vases, China, Works of Art, Decor Butterflies
Pair of Enamelled Porcelain Vases, China, Works of Art, Decor Butterflies

Pair of Enamelled Porcelain Vases, China, Works of Art, Decor Butterflies

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of glazed porcelain vases, China, works of art, Decor of butterflies among the flowers, shaped

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Vintage 1940s Asian Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.
Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.

Located in Downingtown, PA

The superb set of Chinese watercolours is painted on pith paper with botanical studies of flowers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames
Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames

Chinese Pith Paintings Of Flowers and Butterflies In Silver Gilt Mirror Frames

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Old Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Box Decorated with Birds Flowers and Butterflies
Old Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Box Decorated with Birds Flowers and Butterflies

Old Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Box Decorated with Birds Flowers and Butterflies

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

wood, it is decorated with birds flowers and butterflies, the Chinese symbols for happiness, there is a

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12
Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12

Chinese Export Butterfly Pith Paintings, Complete Set of 12

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a complete set of 12 Chinese Export Pith Paintings that date to circa 1830-1840. As shown

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Birds/Butterflies Miniature Teapot
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Birds/Butterflies Miniature Teapot

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Birds/Butterflies Miniature Teapot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain teapot In a Famille Rose pattern. Decorated throughout

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Butterfly Pattern, Qing Early 19th Century
Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Butterfly Pattern, Qing Early 19th Century

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Butterfly Pattern, Qing Early 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese porcelain Plate, beautifully hand decorated and made for the Chinese Export

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Pattern Porcelain Covered Soup Tureen
Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Pattern Porcelain Covered Soup Tureen

Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Pattern Porcelain Covered Soup Tureen

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Chinese export sacred bird and butterfly pattern soup tureen is decorated overall in a

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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Small Chinese Export Porcelain Box Hinged Lid Hand Painted Butterflies
Small Chinese Export Porcelain Box Hinged Lid Hand Painted Butterflies

Small Chinese Export Porcelain Box Hinged Lid Hand Painted Butterflies

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a small Chinese Export porcelain decorative box with a hinged lid and hand painted

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Centerpiece and Covered Vegetable Dish
Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Centerpiece and Covered Vegetable Dish

Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Centerpiece and Covered Vegetable Dish

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive Chinese export sacred bird and butterfly pattern centerpiece decorated overall in

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Black Butterfly Punch Bowl
Large 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Black Butterfly Punch Bowl

Large 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Black Butterfly Punch Bowl

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular example of a Chinese Export black butterfly punch bowl with central foliate round

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose Butterfly Plate, ca. 1860, Rare Design.
A Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose Butterfly Plate, ca. 1860, Rare Design.

A Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose Butterfly Plate, ca. 1860, Rare Design.

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A Very Rare Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose Plate, Mid-Nineteenth Century, with a central large

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Plates in the Cabbage and Butterfly Pattern
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Plates in the Cabbage and Butterfly Pattern

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Plates in the Cabbage and Butterfly Pattern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese export porcelain plates in the "Cabbage & Butterfly" pattern. The fine porcelain is

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Indigo Blue Chinese Butterfly Vases
Pair of Indigo Blue Chinese Butterfly Vases

Pair of Indigo Blue Chinese Butterfly Vases

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of Chinese Indigo blue vases featuring a butterfly motif decoration. Finished in a

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Chinese Cloisonné Vase, White Background and Butterflies
Modern Chinese Cloisonné Vase, White Background and Butterflies

Modern Chinese Cloisonné Vase, White Background and Butterflies

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Modern Chinese cloisonné vase, white background and butterflies, enameled with numerous butterflies

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase with Butterflies Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase with Butterflies Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase with Butterflies Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese porcelain bottle vase hand-painted with gilt accents and a polychrome butterfly design

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20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects
Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects

Set of Eight Chinese Rice Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Insects

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A set of eight Chinese rice paper paintings of butterflies and insects, 19th century, in giltwood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Enameled Fish Bowl/Planter W/ Butterflies
Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Enameled Fish Bowl/Planter W/ Butterflies

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Enameled Fish Bowl/Planter W/ Butterflies

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Enameled Fish Bowl/Planter With Butterflies Presented is an

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Two Chinese Plates, Porcelain, Celadon, Birds and Butterflies, Qing, circa 1830
Two Chinese Plates, Porcelain, Celadon, Birds and Butterflies, Qing, circa 1830

Two Chinese Plates, Porcelain, Celadon, Birds and Butterflies, Qing, circa 1830

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are two 19th century Chinese export, (Canton) plates or dishes of the same style, type of

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Korean Choson Etched Brass Butterfly Candle Stands
Pair of Korean Choson Etched Brass Butterfly Candle Stands

Pair of Korean Choson Etched Brass Butterfly Candle Stands

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century Korean, Choson brass candlesticks with etched decoration and butterfly

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Famille Verte Porcelain Cabbage Leaf & Butterfly Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Famille Verte Porcelain Cabbage Leaf & Butterfly Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

Famille Verte Porcelain Cabbage Leaf & Butterfly Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

Located in New York, NY

cup and saucer set, circa early 20th century, Chinese Export. Porcelain is covered in a leaf and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Green and Gold Umbrella Stand Holder with Flowers and Butterflies, ca. 1980s
Green and Gold Umbrella Stand Holder with Flowers and Butterflies, ca. 1980s

Green and Gold Umbrella Stand Holder with Flowers and Butterflies, ca. 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A Kelly green umbrella stand holder with flowers and butterflies, finished with gold detail, ca

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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Chinese Export Butterfly Watercolors
Set of Six Chinese Export Butterfly Watercolors

Set of Six Chinese Export Butterfly Watercolors

Located in New York, NY

This set of six Chinese watercolors of butterflies and other insects was created for the European

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Export Watercolor of a Butterfly and Flowers
Chinese Export Watercolor of a Butterfly and Flowers

Chinese Export Watercolor of a Butterfly and Flowers

Sold

H 11.75 in W 16.25 in D 0.75 in

Chinese Export Watercolor of a Butterfly and Flowers

Located in New York, NY

This Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolor of a butterfly and flowers is painted on delicate pith paper

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Chinese Export  Porcelain Plate, (Sybilla Merian), Floral and Butterfly
Chinese Export  Porcelain Plate, (Sybilla Merian), Floral and Butterfly

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, (Sybilla Merian), Floral and Butterfly

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in San Francisco, CA

The enameled scroll and foliate border centering a blue and gilded verge with iris butterfly and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese George III Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Wine Label 'Rum'
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Wine Label 'Rum'

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Wine Label 'Rum'

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An early 19th century Chinese Export mother-of-pearl wine label made in the form of a butterfly and

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Antique 1840s Chinese Other Tableware

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Mother-of-Pearl

Meissen Chinese Butterfly or Schmetterling Pattern Dinner Service
Meissen Chinese Butterfly or Schmetterling Pattern Dinner Service

Meissen Chinese Butterfly or Schmetterling Pattern Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Boston, MA

I am proud to offer you this famous and rare Meissen Chinese butterfly dinner service. Each piece

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Vintage 1950s German Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Cuspidor, Famille Rose Butterflies, Qianlong, Period 1736-1795
Chinese Porcelain Cuspidor, Famille Rose Butterflies, Qianlong, Period 1736-1795

Chinese Porcelain Cuspidor, Famille Rose Butterflies, Qianlong, Period 1736-1795

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Chinese porcelain cuspidor, circa 1730, Qianlong Period. The squared form vessel, with canted

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Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Butterfly Center Bowl
20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Butterfly Center Bowl

20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Butterfly Center Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 20th century large Chinese export famille butterfly shallow bowl with gold edge. Hand-painted

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold

Pair of Chinese Rose and Green Floral Painted Lamps with Butterflies
Pair of Chinese Rose and Green Floral Painted Lamps with Butterflies

Pair of Chinese Rose and Green Floral Painted Lamps with Butterflies

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Chinese lamps with shades of rose and green flowers and leaves. Small butterflies are

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish
Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish

Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish

By Kwan Wo

Located in Atlanta, GA

per se” (A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015, page 418.)." Please visit

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish
Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish

Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish

By Kwan Wo

Located in Atlanta, GA

per se” (A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015, page 418.)." Please visit

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermes Style Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Ashtray
Hermes Style Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Ashtray

Hermes Style Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Ashtray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese export porcelain butterfly motif with 22-karat gold detail Hermes style ashtray.

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20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Gold

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Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Punch Bowl, Koi Decorated
19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Punch Bowl, Koi Decorated

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Located in Manhasset, NY

Fine Ch'ing dynasty export Famille Rose large punch bowl, hand-painted porcelain, in very colorful everyday scenes of the upper socioeconomic level of Chinese society during the peri...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection
Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

An early Meissen porcelain teapot made circa 1715, decorated by a Dutch hausmaler circa 1730-1740. The teapot is decorated in a Kakiemon palette of turquoise, red, blue and yellow...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes
Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes

Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes

$1,430 / set

H 1 in Dm 8.75 in

Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes

By Edmé Samson

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes made in the last quarter of the 19th century circa 1870-1880. Attributed to the factory of Edme Samson. The set contains 12 octagonal dish...

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Antique 1870s French Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows

$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte pillows, Rare to find a pair, each one decorated with figures in landscape, opposing, presents beautifully as a pair. With pierced floral trellis...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...

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Antique 18th Century Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf-Shaped Dish
Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf-Shaped Dish

Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf-Shaped Dish

Located in Downingtown, PA

Blooming Brilliance: A Famille Rose Lotus Leaf Dish This exquisite Chinese Export Porcelain Dish, dating to Circa 1765, is a masterwork of 18th-century ceramic design, shaped and pai...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback. Elegant precious Chinese...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Kangxi Period Chinese Plate Porcelain Blue & White Chenghua Mark, Circa 1680
Kangxi Period Chinese Plate Porcelain Blue & White Chenghua Mark, Circa 1680

Kangxi Period Chinese Plate Porcelain Blue & White Chenghua Mark, Circa 1680

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese porcelain blue and white Dish or Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period ( 1662-1722), dating to Circa 1680 or slightly earlier This is ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen
Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen

Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen

$2,650 / set

H 7 in Dm 10.25 in

Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the style of Meissen. Quinlong period. 1750. Stand and tureen base with minor restorations. European-inspired scenes. Platter diameter is 14". No cracks. No chips.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Famille Rose Hand Painted Figures, Circa 1940s
Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Famille Rose Hand Painted Figures, Circa 1940s

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Famille Rose Hand Painted Figures, Circa 1940s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Plate which has been beautifully hand enamelled, over-glaze, in the Famille Rose palette with excellent detail, dating to Circa 1940. The mai...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl or Dish
Antique Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl or Dish

Antique Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl or Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine small Chinese export porcelain bowl. With famille rose decoration, blue underglaze cells, and a scalloped edge. It was likely made for either the American or Europe...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Large Dishes, circa 1765-1775
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Large Dishes, circa 1765-1775

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Large Dishes, circa 1765-1775

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export famille rose porcelain dishes, circa 1765-1775. The pair of Chinese Export famille rose large dishes are finely painted with a flowering branch design with two la...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

Located in London, by appointment only

A Chinese export famille rose tankard having a straw weave replacement handle and decorated with rocks and flowers of bold design. China, circa 1750. Measures: Height 8 in (20 cms).

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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase
Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase

Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase

Located in Austin, TX

A large Chinese famille rose et jaune porcelain vase, with a six character Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi mark, but late Republic Period, circa 1940. Of unusual form, the tall vase is mol...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Snuff Box
German Porcelain Snuff Box

German Porcelain Snuff Box

$12,500

H 1.63 in W 3.38 in D 2.57 in

German Porcelain Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important German porcelain snuff box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Hand painted classical tableau celebrating the exalted disciplines of art, architecture, mus...

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Antique 18th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese Export Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese export butterfly you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese export butterfly for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese export butterfly — 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 Chinese export butterfly, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese export butterfly over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Export Butterfly?

A Chinese export butterfly can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,141, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

A Close Look at Chinese-export Furniture

Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.

The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.

Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.