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Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque
Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque

Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque

By Alba China

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese white jade openwork plaque late Qing Dynasty depicting birds and flowers. Very fine and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Export silver, enamel & carved white jade bracelet
Antique Chinese Export silver, enamel & carved white jade bracelet

Antique Chinese Export silver, enamel & carved white jade bracelet

Located in New York, NY

This antique Chinese export silver filigree bracelet features intricate filigree work, with

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets

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 fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch. In gilt silver. In the form of a butterfly with the wings

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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 fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch. In gilt silver. In the form of a butterfly with the wings

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20th Century Chinese Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box
Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a solid brass ornately decorated Chinese made trinket box. This trinket box has four

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring
Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring

Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring

Located in Bradenton, FL

Nicely colored jade Chinese archer ring that feel oh-so-soft, heavy and cold to the touch. Jade

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Vintage Chinese Jade Nephrite Bi
Vintage Chinese Jade Nephrite Bi

Vintage Chinese Jade Nephrite Bi

$332Sale Price|65% Off

Vintage Chinese Jade Nephrite Bi

Located in Pomona, CA

: China Circa: 1900s Material: Nephrite. Jade Condition: Original condition, hand carved, normal age wear

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Celadon Jade Vase and Coverlkk
Chinese Celadon Jade Vase and Coverlkk

Chinese Celadon Jade Vase and Coverlkk

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese celadon jade vase and cover. Fine carving of the whole object and stylized surface

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage

Located in Milano, IT

Splendid statue made of jade in the typically Chinese 19th century. The statue is very beautiful

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion
Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion

Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Chinese brass decorative box with Jade Medallion. This stunning Chinese export brass box

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque
Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque

Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Chinese small jade plaque. It depicts an almost square carved jade plaque with several

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Immortal Figure
Chinese Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Immortal Figure

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Immortal Figure

Located in Atlanta, GA

An immortal figure carved from rose quartz with a jade or nephrite base. Comes in export box

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Light Green-Black Jade Lidded Urn
Chinese Light Green-Black Jade Lidded Urn

Chinese Light Green-Black Jade Lidded Urn

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a lidded light green-black color jade urn adorned with multiples branches of kelp leaves

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Jade

Hand-carved Antique bi pendant in jade. China 19th Century
Hand-carved Antique bi pendant in jade. China 19th Century

Hand-carved Antique bi pendant in jade. China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an Antique hand-carved jade bi disc with animal motifs, depicting a

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture
Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent vintage Chinese Jade sculpture is all hand made and hand carved Grape vine

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large 19th Century Chinese Jade Disc on Stand

Large 19th Century Chinese Jade Disc on Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Large 19th Century Chinese Jade Disc on Stand

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mounted Objects

Materials

Jade

Antique hand-carved belt hook in Jade, China 19th Century
Antique hand-carved belt hook in Jade, China 19th Century

Antique hand-carved belt hook in Jade, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Belt Hook made in Jade, carved with a monkey motif

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique hand-carved Jade toggle or pendant, China 17th Century
Antique hand-carved Jade toggle or pendant, China 17th Century

Antique hand-carved Jade toggle or pendant, China 17th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an C Antique hinese nephrite jade carving of a crouching mythical

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Spinach Green Nephrite Jade Censer and Cover, Qing dynasty
Chinese Spinach Green Nephrite Jade Censer and Cover, Qing dynasty

Chinese Spinach Green Nephrite Jade Censer and Cover, Qing dynasty

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese spinach green nephrite jade censer and cover. Basketweave surface, archaic handles

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century

Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of exuisite Antique Foo Dogs hand-carved in dark green jade

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand
Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture with stand. It depicts a heavy hand carved translucent light

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces
20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces

20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Jade tea set. It was hand made and hand carved with

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Serpentine / Jade Hand Mirror
Antique Chinese Serpentine / Jade Hand Mirror

Antique Chinese Serpentine / Jade Hand Mirror

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice antique Chinese serpentine / jade with hand painted porcelain hand mirror, circa 1910s to

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Mirrors

Materials

Serpentine

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

: China Circa: 1900 - 1940 Material: Bronze with Jade Condition: Original condition, hand-made

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Hand Carved Jade and Wood Table Screens
Pair of Chinese Hand Carved Jade and Wood Table Screens

Pair of Chinese Hand Carved Jade and Wood Table Screens

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 19th century pair of Chinese hand carved oval jade and hard stone table screens with wood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Jade

Chinese Art Deco Spinach-Green Jade Horse, Ca. 1920
Chinese Art Deco Spinach-Green Jade Horse, Ca. 1920

Chinese Art Deco Spinach-Green Jade Horse, Ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco Spinach-Green Jade Horse, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS: Height: 13.5

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

1950s Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine
1950s Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine

1950s Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine

Located in Chula Vista, CA

an antique decorative fish sculpture made in white stone jade. unmarked Preowned Very good vintage

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: 5” H x 5” W x 3” D

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Metal

Early Communist Era Signed Chinese Plaque With Jade Carvings &  Rosewood Frame
Early Communist Era Signed Chinese Plaque With Jade Carvings &  Rosewood Frame

Early Communist Era Signed Chinese Plaque With Jade Carvings & Rosewood Frame

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare Chinese Maoist Communist Era Large Plaque with intricate jade carvings of young recruits

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Jade

Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.
Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.

Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.

By Wei Xiao Ming

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese Ming period dragon carving mounted as pendant in yellow gold. The metal mounting is marked

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Apple Green Jade Woman's Necklace
Antique Chinese 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Apple Green Jade Woman's Necklace

Antique Chinese 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Apple Green Jade Woman's Necklace

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Gold

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite antique Chinese Qing Dynasty belt hook showcases the fine craftsmanship and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Brass

Vintage Set of Chinese Jade Carved Horse Drawn Carriage Statue
Vintage Set of Chinese Jade Carved Horse Drawn Carriage Statue

Vintage Set of Chinese Jade Carved Horse Drawn Carriage Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

This set of Chinese Jade carved horse drawn carriage are hand crafted with exquisite detail. They

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower
Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower

Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower

Located in Pomona, CA

This huge Chinese Serpentine/Jade tower was Intricately and elaborately open carved dragons with a

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Vintage Chinese Carved Jade Kilim Statues - a Pair of two
Vintage Chinese Carved Jade Kilim Statues - a Pair of two

Vintage Chinese Carved Jade Kilim Statues - a Pair of two

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this pair of original hand carved Jade Kilim statue. They bring Happiness and Wealthiness

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Rosewood Table Screen with Jade Insert
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Rosewood Table Screen with Jade Insert

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Rosewood Table Screen with Jade Insert

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this beautiful Chinese antique Rosewood decorated table screen. It is 100 percent hand made

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

Materials

Jade

Pair Of Antique Chinese Finely Carved Jade Scholar Screens With Fine Floral Work
Pair Of Antique Chinese Finely Carved Jade Scholar Screens With Fine Floral Work

Pair Of Antique Chinese Finely Carved Jade Scholar Screens With Fine Floral Work

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Exquisitely hand carved early Republic period Chinese pair of Scholar's screens. Beautiful variety

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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style. The set is

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Gold

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

Vintage Chinese Jade Hand Carved Stone Amulet with Acanthus Flowers and Leaves
Vintage Chinese Jade Hand Carved Stone Amulet with Acanthus Flowers and Leaves

Vintage Chinese Jade Hand Carved Stone Amulet with Acanthus Flowers and Leaves

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Chinese green jade hand carved stone amulet with acanthus flowers and leaves circa 1950's

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade

Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset

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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze

Buddha statuette in green jade
Buddha statuette in green jade

Buddha statuette in green jade

Located in Milano, IT

Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Massive Chinese Guanyin Statue in Jade-Like Green Hardstone
Massive Chinese Guanyin Statue in Jade-Like Green Hardstone

Massive Chinese Guanyin Statue in Jade-Like Green Hardstone

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Massive 37 1/2"- inch high Chinese Guanyin statue in Green Jade-like hardstone Late 20th century

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

1920s Chinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Folding Screen with Jade Inlay
1920s Chinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Folding Screen with Jade Inlay

1920s Chinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Folding Screen with Jade Inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese antique hand carved wooden screen which can be used as the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster
Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster

Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming mid-century Chinese Export carved cluster of jade grapes. The jade is of

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paperweights

Materials

Jade

Early 20 Century Chinese Rosewood Panels, Wall Hanging with Jade Inlay Picture
Early 20 Century Chinese Rosewood Panels, Wall Hanging with Jade Inlay Picture

Early 20 Century Chinese Rosewood Panels, Wall Hanging with Jade Inlay Picture

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a set of 3 panels Chinese antique Rosewood with Jade inlay Panels. They were hand made and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mounted Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Green Jade Cow and Feeding Calf Sculpture
Green Jade Cow and Feeding Calf Sculpture

Green Jade Cow and Feeding Calf Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture depicts a mother Cow feeding her young. The piece is sculpted out of Jade.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

9.5" x 10.5" Jade Ram Incense Burner
9.5" x 10.5" Jade Ram Incense Burner

9.5" x 10.5" Jade Ram Incense Burner

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an incense burner, but it's just as much a sculpture. The piece is intricately carved and has 3 individual compartments. Each compartment is capped with an intricately carve...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Vantage Hard Stone & Jade Carved Flower Plants, #3 Large
Pair of Chinese Vantage Hard Stone & Jade Carved Flower Plants, #3 Large

Pair of Chinese Vantage Hard Stone & Jade Carved Flower Plants, #3 Large

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese Export hand-carved hard stone & jade flowers made during the period of the Chinese Cultural

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Jade

Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine
Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine

Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small jade East Asian woman’s figurine. It depicts a carved jade woman’s figure that

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

14.5" Jade 2 piece Sculpture of Grapes and Birds
14.5" Jade 2 piece Sculpture of Grapes and Birds

14.5" Jade 2 piece Sculpture of Grapes and Birds

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture is carved from Jade. The carving is depicting a pair of birds, perching on a

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

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Chinese Export Jade For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese export jade for your home. A Chinese export jade — often made from stone, jade and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese export jade — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese export jade that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giorgio Armani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Export Jade?

Prices for a Chinese export jade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $52 and can go as high as $54,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,695.

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.

Questions About Chinese Export Jade
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Chinese jade is indeed real jade, and refers to the type of jade mined in China. During the neolithic period onward, Chinese jade was primarily used for sculptures. You’ll find a variety of Chinese jade products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.