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DeRosa Rare Imperial Chinese Phoenix Link Bracelet
DeRosa Rare Imperial Chinese Phoenix Link Bracelet

DeRosa Rare Imperial Chinese Phoenix Link Bracelet

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Incredible DeRosa Rare Imperial Chinese Phoenix Retro link bracelet. Composed of 4 three dimensional figural Phoenix links with four ribbed and incised links and signatu...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk
Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk

Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Chinese Imperial design rug 8 x 5.4 ft A beautiful contemporary design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (60%) and Tibetan highland wool (40%).

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Djoharian Collection
Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Djoharian Collection

Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Djoharian Collection

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Tibetan Dragon design rug with wool and silk pile in style of Antique Imperial Chinese Kansu carpets 8 x 5.4 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using fin...

Category

2010s Nepalese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes
Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes

Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare silk Ningxia carpet with an unusual lacquer red background decorated at the centre by a large phoenix and surrounded by four smaller phoenixes in the corners. The phoenix...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

17th Century Ningxia Imperial Chinese Rug Fragment with 'Standing Water' Pattern
17th Century Ningxia Imperial Chinese Rug Fragment with 'Standing Water' Pattern

17th Century Ningxia Imperial Chinese Rug Fragment with 'Standing Water' Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

A rare Kangxi period (1662-1722) border fragment of a large Imperial carpet with ‘Standing Water’ pattern. We know this pattern from a Ming period Imperial carpet, which was once in...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Located in Milan, IT

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, China, Hand Colored, 1815
Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, China, Hand Colored, 1815

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, China, Hand Colored, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, Ferrario China, Hand Colored, 1815 Description: This refined set of three original hand-colored copperplate engravings depicts scene...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Post War Embroided Silk Art Imperial Chinese Dragon in Bamboo Frame
Post War Embroided Silk Art Imperial Chinese Dragon in Bamboo Frame

Post War Embroided Silk Art Imperial Chinese Dragon in Bamboo Frame

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post War II Chinese silk embroidery of a five-clawed imperial dragon in rendered orange thread against a green background.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Otto Heino Signed Imperial Chinese Yellow Glaze California Pottery Vase Vessel
Otto Heino Signed Imperial Chinese Yellow Glaze California Pottery Vase Vessel

Otto Heino Signed Imperial Chinese Yellow Glaze California Pottery Vase Vessel

By Otto Heino

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful example of Otto Heino's famous Chinese Imperial yellow glaze - thought to have been lost for years and rediscovered by Heino.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Imperial Textile Kesi in Silk and Metal
Chinese Imperial Textile Kesi in Silk and Metal

Chinese Imperial Textile Kesi in Silk and Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

19th Century Chinese Imperial Kesi Panel in Silk and Metal – 187 × 63 cm An exquisite Chinese Imperial kesi weaving, measuring 187 × 63 cm, masterfully crafted in silk and metal thre...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Important Original Pair Beautiful Imperial Crown China Portrait Plates Chargers
Important Original Pair Beautiful Imperial Crown China Portrait Plates Chargers

Important Original Pair Beautiful Imperial Crown China Portrait Plates Chargers

By Imperial Porcelain Factory

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful Important Set of 2 Large Lovely Imperial China Porcelain Charger Plates. Remarkably done with Exquisite and Marked on Bottom.

Category

20th Century Austrian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug
Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug

Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

Prepare to be transported to a world of imperial grandeur and timeless elegance with our Imperial Silk & Metal Thread Chinese Rug, a masterpiece that showcases the pinnacle of Ch...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence
Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Imperial Palace silk and metal rug, measuring 155 x 242 cm (5' 1" x 7' 11"), is a magnificent example of luxurious rug art, likely designed for the elite class or royalty of Chi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Dragon Pictorial Gold Runner with Imperial Symbols - Rug & Kilim
Antique Chinese Dragon Pictorial Gold Runner with Imperial Symbols - Rug & Kilim

Antique Chinese Dragon Pictorial Gold Runner with Imperial Symbols - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Steeped in the visual language of imperial China, this remarkable pictorial design celebrates one of the most enduring symbols of East Asian art: the celestial dragon.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turn of The 19th Century Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Blue Ningxia Rug
Antique Turn of The 19th Century Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Blue Ningxia Rug

Antique Turn of The 19th Century Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Blue Ningxia Rug

Located in New York, NY

Pieces of this age and condition, particularly in small scatter size rugs, are increasingly rare and offer a tangible link to the sophisticated textile traditions of Imperial China.

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Beige Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 8'7"x9'4" Wool Handknotted Rug
1880s Beige Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 8'7"x9'4" Wool Handknotted Rug

1880s Beige Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 8'7"x9'4" Wool Handknotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional example of late Qing Dynasty weaving represents the pinnacle of Imperial Chinese textile art. Its composition, featuring a delicate field color, places it among the ...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Phoenix Ascendancy: 1920s Imperial Peking Masterpiece of Celestial Elegance
The Phoenix Ascendancy: 1920s Imperial Peking Masterpiece of Celestial Elegance

The Phoenix Ascendancy: 1920s Imperial Peking Masterpiece of Celestial Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

61489 Rare Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 02'07 x 04'01. Woven as a poetic tribute to cosmic order and imperial virtue, this antique Chinese Peking rug unfolds like a courtly scroll fro...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Gold, Metallic Thread

1880s Blue Crane Cloud Band Antique Chinese Peking Rug 15'6"x18'3" Wool Carpet
1880s Blue Crane Cloud Band Antique Chinese Peking Rug 15'6"x18'3" Wool Carpet

1880s Blue Crane Cloud Band Antique Chinese Peking Rug 15'6"x18'3" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent example of late Qing Dynasty weaving represents the pinnacle of Imperial Chinese textile artistry. Its sophisticated design, characterized by a refined palette and s...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Ivory Vase Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9' 3" x 11' 9" Wool Carpet
1890s Ivory Vase Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9' 3" x 11' 9" Wool Carpet

1890s Ivory Vase Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9' 3" x 11' 9" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Produced during a period of significant artistic exchange, this Peking rug reflects both imperial Chinese tradition and the growing Western demand for elegant, understated décor.

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Antique 1890s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Blue Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12'4"x19'6" Wool Carpet
1880s Blue Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12'4"x19'6" Wool Carpet

1880s Blue Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12'4"x19'6" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional example of a late 19th-century weaving represents the pinnacle of Imperial Chinese artistry. As a significant piece among antique rugs, it showcases the refined aest...

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Navy Medallion Birds Antique Chinese Carpet 11'6''x14'6'' Knotted Wool Rug
1900s Navy Medallion Birds Antique Chinese Carpet 11'6''x14'6'' Knotted Wool Rug

1900s Navy Medallion Birds Antique Chinese Carpet 11'6''x14'6'' Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated Greek key or meander border frames the composition, echoing the geometric precision often seen in imperial Chinese textiles. Woven entirely in high-quality wool, the ...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Blue Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 6" x 18'0" Knotted Carpet Runner
1880s Blue Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 6" x 18'0" Knotted Carpet Runner

1880s Blue Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 6" x 18'0" Knotted Carpet Runner

Located in New York, NY

Typical of the finest Imperial Chinese production, the wool pile is dense and soft, rendered in a palette that is both restrained and luxurious.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Antique White and Blue Floral Chinese Ningxia Medallion Rug
Mid 19th Century Antique White and Blue Floral Chinese Ningxia Medallion Rug

Mid 19th Century Antique White and Blue Floral Chinese Ningxia Medallion Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional mid-19th-century weaving from the Ningxia region exemplifies the sophisticated artistry of Imperial Chinese textiles. The striking contrast of deep cobalt blue again...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Classical Greek Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Ivory Classic Medallion Chinese Ningxia Rug 4'6"x6'6" Knotted Wool Carpet
1880s Ivory Classic Medallion Chinese Ningxia Rug 4'6"x6'6" Knotted Wool Carpet

1880s Ivory Classic Medallion Chinese Ningxia Rug 4'6"x6'6" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Scattered across the field are stylized bats and cloud bands, traditional symbols of good fortune and longevity, lending the composition an airy, almost ethereal quality characterist...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, 13' x 16'
Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, 13' x 16'

Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, 13' x 16'

Located in Barrington, IL

This rug’s composition and style bear a strong resemblance to the revered Ningxia carpets, which originated in the historic Ningxia region—a “wool town” located in north-central Chin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1870s Antique Red Chinese Dragon Square Doorway Silk and Metallic Thread Textile
1870s Antique Red Chinese Dragon Square Doorway Silk and Metallic Thread Textile

1870s Antique Red Chinese Dragon Square Doorway Silk and Metallic Thread Textile

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary square textile, dating to the late Qing Dynasty, showcases the pinnacle of imperial Chinese weaving and embroidery. Its rich ground color, a saturated red hue, is ...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Gold

Lovely Pink-Cerise Ground Color & Details Small Roses Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Lovely Pink-Cerise Ground Color & Details Small Roses Antique Chinese Peking Rug

Lovely Pink-Cerise Ground Color & Details Small Roses Antique Chinese Peking Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional late 19th-century Peking piece showcases the refined aesthetic of Imperial Chinese weaving. The field is saturated in a stunning, softly aged coral hue, framed by a ...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Salmon Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Bao Tou Rug 5'3" x 7'9" Wool Carpet
1890s Salmon Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Bao Tou Rug 5'3" x 7'9" Wool Carpet

1890s Salmon Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Bao Tou Rug 5'3" x 7'9" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This rug serves not only as a beautiful floor covering but as a tangible piece of textile history, reflecting the refined artistic output of late Imperial China.

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Antique 1890s Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gouache on Ricepaper of the Chinese Imperial Dragon Boat, 19th Century
Gouache on Ricepaper of the Chinese Imperial Dragon Boat, 19th Century

Gouache on Ricepaper of the Chinese Imperial Dragon Boat, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

A fine depiction of the Imperial Chinese Dragon Boat at sea. Maker and year of production unknown, but most likely 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal
Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

This combination creates a tactile experience that is both unique and inviting, each knot and weave a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who created it. This Imper...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Artistic Beige Chinese Dragons Design Wool Pile Hand Knotted Rug
1920s Antique Artistic Beige Chinese Dragons Design Wool Pile Hand Knotted Rug

1920s Antique Artistic Beige Chinese Dragons Design Wool Pile Hand Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This masterful use of negative space emphasizes the dragon's ascent, capturing the movement and mythological significance inherent in imperial Chinese iconography. The rich, saturate...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace Silk&Metal
Chinese Rug Imperial Palace Silk&Metal

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace Silk&Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Peking Silk Rug, 212 × 125 cm, Early 20th Century A rare and opulent example of early 20th-century Chinese mastery, this Imperial Palace Peking rug em...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Imperial Jewel Handwoven  Silk Carpet
Chinese Imperial Jewel Handwoven  Silk Carpet

Chinese Imperial Jewel Handwoven Silk Carpet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A luxurious modern Chinese handwoven silk carpet with overall flowers and clouds; the cloudy blue/grey background shimmers depending on the viewing angle; Model Titled "Imperial Jewe...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal
Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal

Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

Introducing a magnificent masterpiece of the oriental world - the Imperial Palace Silk and Metal Rug! Hand-woven during the end of the 19th century probably for a temple within the F...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Khotan Masterpiece of Silk Road Elegance
The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Khotan Masterpiece of Silk Road Elegance

The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Khotan Masterpiece of Silk Road Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

The saturated frame provides a stately counterpoint to the serenity of the interior, recalling imperial Chinese palettes where red signified vitality, protection, and status.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Peking Rug Imperial Gold-Color
Chinese Peking Rug Imperial Gold-Color

Chinese Peking Rug Imperial Gold-Color

Located in Ferrara, IT

This unique and exquisite Chinese peking rug is hand-knotted with a cotton and wool kork pile. The minimalistic design is in a beautiful gold color, which will add a luxurious touch ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Qing Dynasty textile artistry, this antique Chinese silk rug from the 1880s boasts a bold, opulent aesthetic that reflects the richness of imperial Chinese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug
Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is your chance to own a rare and exquisite piece of history. The Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug from the 19th century is a work of art that will add beauty and lux...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

1750s Antique Apricot Imperial Dragon Geometric Chinese Ningxia Small Rug
1750s Antique Apricot Imperial Dragon Geometric Chinese Ningxia Small Rug

1750s Antique Apricot Imperial Dragon Geometric Chinese Ningxia Small Rug

Located in New York, NY

The central field is dominated by a majestic, sinuous Imperial Dragon rendered in striking, luminous hues, a powerful symbol of celestial authority and good fortune in Chinese cultur...

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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Garden: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
The Imperial Garden: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

The Imperial Garden: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

76697 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 12’00 x 15’04. The Imperial Garden: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Ningxia Chinese Imperial Seating Mat Rug
18th Century Ningxia Chinese Imperial Seating Mat Rug

18th Century Ningxia Chinese Imperial Seating Mat Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Woven in the age of the third Qing Emperor Yongzheng (1722-35), this exquisitely designed mat was part of the long runners commissioned for the Tibetan Buddhist temples, intended as ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug – Imperial Yellow & Lavender
Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug – Imperial Yellow & Lavender

Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug – Imperial Yellow & Lavender

Located in Norwalk, CT

This stunning antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a vibrant Imperial Yellow field framed by a sophisticated muted lavender-mauve border.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Djoharian Collection
Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Djoharian Collection

Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Djoharian Collection

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Imperial Majesty – Hand-Knotted Dragon Rug in Antique Chinese Kansu Style (244 x 165 cm / 8 x 5.4 ft) A Masterpiece of Imperial Symbolism Elevate your interior with this extraordinar...

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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Carpet 5 claw dragons
Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Carpet 5 claw dragons

Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Carpet 5 claw dragons

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Rectangular, colorful silk rug in the style of Imperial China, featuring a central dragon motif in orange, blue, and beige, surrounded by intricate, symmetrical patterns and borders ...

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2010s Nepalese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1930s Rose Geometric Central Asian Khotan Rug 4' x 8'
1930s Rose Geometric Central Asian Khotan Rug 4' x 8'

1930s Rose Geometric Central Asian Khotan Rug 4' x 8'

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional piece represents the unique weaving traditions of East Turkestan, blending indigenous Central Asian motifs with classical imperial Chinese design elements. The Khota...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur
The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur

The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

79835 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 08'01 x 10'00. The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

The Imperial Marbling: A Vintage Chinese Rug with Corinthian Elegance
The Imperial Marbling: A Vintage Chinese Rug with Corinthian Elegance

The Imperial Marbling: A Vintage Chinese Rug with Corinthian Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

In each corner, Corinthian capitals crowned with acanthus leaves and classical ornament anchor the composition, lending a stately rhythm that recalls the columns of imperial halls an...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x9 Antique Chinese Dragon Runner – Hand-Knotted Wool – Imperial Yellow & Indigo
3x9 Antique Chinese Dragon Runner – Hand-Knotted Wool – Imperial Yellow & Indigo

3x9 Antique Chinese Dragon Runner – Hand-Knotted Wool – Imperial Yellow & Indigo

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite antique Chinese/Tibetan rug features a powerful five-clawed dragon ascending through a vibrant "Imperial Yellow" field.

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Imperial-Style Dragon & Fretwork Wool Rug with Indigo Accents
Antique Chinese Imperial-Style Dragon & Fretwork Wool Rug with Indigo Accents

Antique Chinese Imperial-Style Dragon & Fretwork Wool Rug with Indigo Accents

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite late 19th-to-early 20th century antique Chinese wool rug features an intricate, golden-ochre geometric fretwork (wanzi/swastika-pattern) ground symbolizing infinite fo...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

An Imperial Indigo Bloom: Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance
An Imperial Indigo Bloom: Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance

An Imperial Indigo Bloom: Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

61535 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 03'11 x 06'09. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug summons the cultivated grandeur of Qing-era aesthetics—where refined minimalism met...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Pictorial Masterpiece of Auspice
The Imperial Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Pictorial Masterpiece of Auspice

The Imperial Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Pictorial Masterpiece of Auspice

Located in Dallas, TX

At the heart of the exceptional composition stands the fenghuang, the Chinese phoenix—an emblem reserved historically for imperial virtue, harmony, and prosperity.

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

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Pictorial Masterpiece of Auspice
The Imperial Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Pictorial Masterpiece of Auspice

The Imperial Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Pictorial Masterpiece of Auspice

Located in Dallas, TX

At the heart of the exceptional composition stands the fenghuang, the Chinese phoenix—an emblem reserved historically for imperial virtue, harmony, and prosperity.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Blue Chinese Ningxia Wool Rug – Five-Clawed Imperial Dragon & Mongolian Script
Blue Chinese Ningxia Wool Rug – Five-Clawed Imperial Dragon & Mongolian Script

Blue Chinese Ningxia Wool Rug – Five-Clawed Imperial Dragon & Mongolian Script

Located in Norwalk, CT

This authentic antique Mongolian pillar rug features a powerful five-clawed Imperial dragon (Long) soaring through a deep indigo field. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, the compo...

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

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Garden Corridor: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
The Imperial Garden Corridor: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

The Imperial Garden Corridor: A Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79442 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug Runner, 02'06 x 19'09. There are runners that simply connect spaces, and then there are runners that command them. This hand-knotted wool vintage Chi...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Aviary: A Vintage Chinese Masterpiece of Tang Dynasty Splendor
The Imperial Aviary: A Vintage Chinese Masterpiece of Tang Dynasty Splendor

The Imperial Aviary: A Vintage Chinese Masterpiece of Tang Dynasty Splendor

Located in Dallas, TX

74866 Vintage Chinese Rug, 05'00 x 07'11. The Imperial Aviary: A Vintage Chinese Masterpiece of Tang Dynasty Splendor.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

Located in Milan, IT

The soft and silky wool in pristine condition makes this example a true gem of early Chinese weaving, and a collectable example of Museum quality.  

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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Flame: An Antique Chinese Dragon Masterpiece of Sovereign Elegance
The Imperial Flame: An Antique Chinese Dragon Masterpiece of Sovereign Elegance

The Imperial Flame: An Antique Chinese Dragon Masterpiece of Sovereign Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese pictorial rug commands attention with a presence once reserved for imperial halls and ceremonial chambers.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Opulence
The Imperial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Opulence

The Imperial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Opulence

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

78317 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'09. The Imperial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Opulence.

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

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Garden Scroll: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Elegance
The Imperial Garden Scroll: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Elegance

The Imperial Garden Scroll: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78129 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 10'01 x 13'03. The Imperial Garden Scroll: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Elegance.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

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18th Century Imperial Chinese Fountain Carved in White Marble
18th Century Imperial Chinese Fountain Carved in White Marble

18th Century Imperial Chinese Fountain Carved in White Marble

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H 71.86 in W 123.23 in D 42.13 in

18th Century Imperial Chinese Fountain Carved in White Marble

Located in Lisbon, PT

Of rectangular form, constructed in separate sections, the lower plinth masterfully carved at each corner in high relief with a Buddhist lion flanking an Archaistic foliate scroll in...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Fountains

Materials

Marble

Imperial Chinese Kangxi Mark and Period Café Au Lait Porcelain Bowl
Imperial Chinese Kangxi Mark and Period Café Au Lait Porcelain Bowl

Imperial Chinese Kangxi Mark and Period Café Au Lait Porcelain Bowl

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A Chinese Qing Dynasty café-au-lait bowl with a blue underglazed Kangxi (1654-1722) mark from the Imperial kiln.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Qianlong Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Enamel Tea Cabinet 1755
18th Century Qianlong Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Enamel Tea Cabinet 1755

18th Century Qianlong Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Enamel Tea Cabinet 1755

Located in Harrogate, GB

Extremely rare and elegant Chinese imperial iron cabinet decorated with yellow enamelled panels. 18th Century origin of Qianlong Imperial era.

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum
Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum

Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum

Located in London, GB

woven chinese silk with om mani padme hum Size: 73x63cm circa 16th century    In later imperial China and in Tibet, Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism flourished and was supporte...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese collection baroque print satin dress, 1977
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese collection baroque print satin dress, 1977

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese collection baroque print satin dress, 1977

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

The print gives an iridescent surface pattern, that suggests the iconography of woven and embroidered imperial Chinese dragons robes of the late seventeen to nineteen century.

Category

1970s French Chinese Dresses

Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug
Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug

Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Ningxia Chinese Oriental rug (inv#7273) measures 6’3” X 9’2”.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of Six Imperial Gold Leaf and Porcelain Cups by Lenox, c. 1975
Set of Six Imperial Gold Leaf and Porcelain Cups by Lenox, c. 1975

Set of Six Imperial Gold Leaf and Porcelain Cups by Lenox, c. 1975

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of six Neoclassical style Imperial China cups with gold leaf laurel design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color
Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color

Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color

Located in Paris, ile de france

The tones of imperial blue, golden beige and light beige beautifully enhance the sophistication and provide an imperial contrast to the field. very interesting to see the difference ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture

Unavailable

H 52 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture

Located in Washington, DC

Chinese Hitching Post carved from ancient Limestone, used in Imperial China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug
Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug

Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Stunning antique yellow ground nine dragon banner rug from Ningxia. This piece may have been made as an Imperial gift to a temple or monastery. The five-clawed dragons are arrang...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

An 18th Century Qing Dynasty Lacquered Panel
An 18th Century Qing Dynasty Lacquered Panel

An 18th Century Qing Dynasty Lacquered Panel

Unavailable

H 82 in W 51 in D 30 in

An 18th Century Qing Dynasty Lacquered Panel

Located in San Francisco, CA

At one time this panel was likely installed in the Imperial Chinese Court.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings

Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotted with Two Dragons in Gray
Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotted with Two Dragons in Gray

Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotted with Two Dragons in Gray

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

Often used patterns and forms were derived from the refined Chinese porcelain and painting. These rugs are also known as Peking rugs and were often seen in the Imperial palaces.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug - Carpets - Wool China Antique Hand Knotted Blue en Beige 184 x 267 cm
Rug - Carpets - Wool China Antique Hand Knotted Blue en Beige 184 x 267 cm

Rug - Carpets - Wool China Antique Hand Knotted Blue en Beige 184 x 267 cm

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

Often used patterns and forms were derived from the refined Chinese porcelain and painting. These rugs are also known as Peking rugs and were often seen in the Imperial palaces.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinoserie Style Ceramic and Glass on Brass Chinese Vase
Early 20th Century Chinoserie Style Ceramic and Glass on Brass Chinese Vase

Early 20th Century Chinoserie Style Ceramic and Glass on Brass Chinese Vase

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it in East Asian culture. During the days of Imperial China, the Emperor of China usually u...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass

6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer
6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer

6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 107 in D 20 in

6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

This coffer is a “classic” example of the furniture made for the merchant class in Imperial China. Coffers were often commissioned as part of a dowry and served as family storage ch...

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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Rare Chinese Imperial Yellow Archaistic Porcelain Vase
Rare Chinese Imperial Yellow Archaistic Porcelain Vase

Rare Chinese Imperial Yellow Archaistic Porcelain Vase

Located in Wilton, CT

This Rare and Unusual Shape: a Blade Bisecting a Disc, Based on the Ancient Shang Dynasty (1500BC) Model of the Female Disc (BI) of Heaven and the Male Knife Blade of the Earth.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

A striking Chinese incised platter in imperial yellow color
A striking Chinese incised platter in imperial yellow color

A striking Chinese incised platter in imperial yellow color

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very nice hand incised porcelain platter in imperial yellow color. Stand is not included. possibly mid 20th century

Category

20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser
Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser

Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser

Located in SOMIS, CA

We are honored to present you this very rare, astounding piece which represented a piece of Chinese ancient history.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Massive Imperial Style Palatial Yellow Chinese Porcelain Vases 19th century
Massive Imperial Style Palatial Yellow Chinese Porcelain Vases 19th century

Massive Imperial Style Palatial Yellow Chinese Porcelain Vases 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century rare fine complementary pair of Chinese imperial yellow porcelain palatial size vases with Hand Painted scenes measures: 1-23.5" H, 2- 24"H.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures
Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures

Unavailable

H 52 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Q’ing had been founded by Nurhaci in the early 17th century, and persisted until the collapse of imperial China in 1912 with the hapless Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse
Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse

Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse

Unavailable

H 11.75 in W 17.75 in D 4 in

Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Q’ing had been founded by Nurhaci in the early 17th century, and persisted until the collapse of imperial China in 1912 with the hapless Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Imperial Yellow Bowl Egg Shell Porcelain 5 clawed Dragons 20th Century
Chinese Imperial Yellow Bowl Egg Shell Porcelain 5 clawed Dragons 20th Century

Chinese Imperial Yellow Bowl Egg Shell Porcelain 5 clawed Dragons 20th Century

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting an exquisite piece of Chinese craftsmanship: the Imperial Yellow Bowl, crafted from delicate eggshell porcelain in the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Extra-Long Chinese Antique Imperial Altar, 19th Century
Extra-Long Chinese Antique Imperial Altar, 19th Century

Extra-Long Chinese Antique Imperial Altar, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 35 in W 98.5 in D 19.75 in

Extra-Long Chinese Antique Imperial Altar, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

This magnificent table is one of our most treasured pieces from Northern China. At an extraordinary length over 8', it commands the room with its undeniable presence.

Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Imperial Antique Cedar Wood Room Divider-Paravent 19 Th Century
Chinese Imperial Antique Cedar Wood Room Divider-Paravent 19 Th Century

Chinese Imperial Antique Cedar Wood Room Divider-Paravent 19 Th Century

Located in Baden, AT

This one of a kind survived and only known room divider-paraent comes from Pinyin Gugong in Beijing, the forbidden town. It was brought to Europe during the british occupation in th...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Régence Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Ching Dynasty Imperial Court Collar
Ching Dynasty Imperial Court Collar

Ching Dynasty Imperial Court Collar

Unavailable

H 22 in W 38 in D 0.88 in

Ching Dynasty Imperial Court Collar

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese silk Kesi (kossu, slit weave tapestry) court collar, Ching Dynasty circa late 18th Century. Mounted on stretcher.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Cloisonne Vase with Imperial Dragon Decoration
Cloisonne Vase with Imperial Dragon Decoration

Cloisonne Vase with Imperial Dragon Decoration

Unavailable

H 9.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Cloisonne Vase with Imperial Dragon Decoration

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautifully detailed cloisonné vase with golden imperial dragon decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass

Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty
Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty

Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty

Unavailable

H 84.65 in W 62.21 in D 1.19 in

Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty

Located in Vigevano, IT

Imperial dignitary's portrait with his consorts. A large painting full of traditional Chinese symbols Qiuialong's ages as the beautiful dragon that wraps around dignitary's robe, a s...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Twelves Etchings Pavilions And Gardens In The Imperial Grounds Of YUANMINGYUAN
Twelves Etchings Pavilions And Gardens In The Imperial Grounds Of YUANMINGYUAN

Twelves Etchings Pavilions And Gardens In The Imperial Grounds Of YUANMINGYUAN

Located in Greenwich, CT

TWELVES ETCHINGS OF PALACES, PAVILIONS AND GARDENS BY GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE IN THE IMPERIAL GROUNDS OF THE SUMMER PALACE, BEIJING, YUANMINGYUAN 1977 The original etchings were created...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges

Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Each singl...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges

Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Overall in very ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed
Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ming Dynasty period imperial officer portrait, this is a few examples painting existing compare to later Qing Dynasty period. A gentleman with a long, flowing beard sits on brocade,...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Chinese lamps
Chinese lamps

Chinese lamps

Unavailable

H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Chinese lamps

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of polychromed ceramic lamps in the shape of Imperial members of the chinese court.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Table Lamps

Lapis Lazuli Imperial Family Carved Flower Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture
Lapis Lazuli Imperial Family Carved Flower Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture

Lapis Lazuli Imperial Family Carved Flower Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

This statue represents the eastern tradition and family importance. The significance of culture and the interaction of spirituality that are integrated in a single space. The great f...

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Hardstone vase with rings. China, 19th century
Hardstone vase with rings. China, 19th century

Hardstone vase with rings. China, 19th century

Unavailable

H 12.11 in W 8.26 in D 4.72 in

Hardstone vase with rings. China, 19th century

Located in Catania, IT

The upper part is embellished with a full-round sculpture depicting a Chinese imperial lion, also known as “Foo Dog”, traditionally associated with the protection of sacred spaces an...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Unavailable

H 15 in W 17 in D 8 in

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Located in Sheffield, MA

These guardian creations can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206BC – 211AD) where they were traditionally displayed in front of Chinese Imperial palaces and temples.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Han Period Sculpture of Woman, Chinese
Han Period Sculpture of Woman, Chinese

Han Period Sculpture of Woman, Chinese

Unavailable

H 10 in W 3 in D 2 in

Han Period Sculpture of Woman, Chinese

Located in Milton, DE

The Han Dynasty was the second Imperial Dynasty of China dating 202BC -220AD, established by Liu Bang and ruled by the House of Liu.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Oversize Chinese Antique Dragon Garment Rack
Oversize Chinese Antique Dragon Garment Rack

Oversize Chinese Antique Dragon Garment Rack

Unavailable

H 79 in W 70 in D 19.25 in

Oversize Chinese Antique Dragon Garment Rack

Located in SOMIS, CA

Standing at an impressive 6.5' tall, it belonged to an important imperial official in Northern China. Double sided, hand carved dragons decorate the ends of the rack, indicating the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Han Dynasty Terracotta of Chinese Monk
Han Dynasty Terracotta of Chinese Monk

Han Dynasty Terracotta of Chinese Monk

Unavailable

H 6.13 in Dm 2.25 in

Han Dynasty Terracotta of Chinese Monk

Located in Milton, DE

The Han Dynasty was the second Imperial Dynasty of China dating 202BC -220AD, established by Liu Bang and ruled by the House of Liu.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest

Located in Wilton, CT

Possibly a Commission from a School of Jesuit Priest Painters Attached to the Chinese Imperial Court, Circa 1760

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait
Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait

Located in SOMIS, CA

Only prominent families in ancient China, mostly imperial officials, have such portraits.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 18.9 in

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Early Chinese Red and Gold Melon
Large Early Chinese Red and Gold Melon

Large Early Chinese Red and Gold Melon

Unavailable

H 11 in Dm 12 in

Large Early Chinese Red and Gold Melon

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Plique a Jour Enamel Cloisonne Bowl
Plique a Jour Enamel Cloisonne Bowl

Plique a Jour Enamel Cloisonne Bowl

Unavailable

H 2.5 in Dm 6 in

Plique a Jour Enamel Cloisonne Bowl

Located in SOMIS, CA

Liquid enamels running through silver or gold filigree wire in a master's hand created this amazing bowl. Splendid imperial yellow color puts the piece in the same category with the ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin
Qing Guilded Kwan Yin

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin

Unavailable

H 13.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Qing dynasty (1644-1911) was the last imperial dynasty in China. It was founded by the non-Chinese people of the Manchus who originally lived in the northeast, a region later cal...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Han Period Parrot with Polychrome
Han Period Parrot with Polychrome

Han Period Parrot with Polychrome

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Han Period Parrot with Polychrome

Located in Milton, DE

The Han Dynasty was the second Imperial Dynasty of China dating 202BC -220AD, established by Liu Bang and ruled by the House of Liu.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Han Period Terracotta Figure of a Mule
Han Period Terracotta Figure of a Mule

Han Period Terracotta Figure of a Mule

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 3 in

Han Period Terracotta Figure of a Mule

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD). Spanning over four centuries, the Han period was an age of economic prosperity and saw a significant growth ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is partially due to the fact that it was the last indigenous (Han) dynasty before the country fell into the hands of the Qing Dynasty, and partly because it was led by one of on...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bowl of Persimmons, Porcelain Objet d'Art
Bowl of Persimmons, Porcelain Objet d'Art

Bowl of Persimmons, Porcelain Objet d'Art

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Centerpiece of Lemons
Centerpiece of Lemons

Centerpiece of Lemons

Unavailable

H 8 in Dm 14 in

Centerpiece of Lemons

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Ode d'Export Pear, Porcelain Objet d'Art
Ode d'Export Pear, Porcelain Objet d'Art

Ode d'Export Pear, Porcelain Objet d'Art

Unavailable

H 8.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Ode d'Export Pear, Porcelain Objet d'Art

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Limoges Apple, Porelan Objet d'Art
Limoges Apple, Porelan Objet d'Art

Limoges Apple, Porelan Objet d'Art

Unavailable

H 5 in Dm 5 in

Limoges Apple, Porelan Objet d'Art

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Dancing Asparagus with Pale Blue Petals, Porcelain Objet d'Art

Dancing Asparagus with Pale Blue Petals, Porcelain Objet d'Art

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Dancing Asparagus in Pink Petals, Poreclain Objet d'Art
Dancing Asparagus in Pink Petals, Poreclain Objet d'Art

Dancing Asparagus in Pink Petals, Poreclain Objet d'Art

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Etruscan Colored Melon Sculpture
Etruscan Colored Melon Sculpture

Etruscan Colored Melon Sculpture

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 8.5 in

Etruscan Colored Melon Sculpture

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Purple Cabbage Centerpiece
Purple Cabbage Centerpiece

Purple Cabbage Centerpiece

Unavailable

H 11 in Dm 17 in

Purple Cabbage Centerpiece

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Peaches in a Wind
Peaches in a Wind

Peaches in a Wind

Unavailable

H 6 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

Peaches in a Wind

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Boston Magnolia Garlands
Boston Magnolia Garlands

Boston Magnolia Garlands

Unavailable

H 5 in W 10 in D 19 in

Boston Magnolia Garlands

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Raised Artichoke Centerpiece
Raised Artichoke Centerpiece

Raised Artichoke Centerpiece

Unavailable

H 14 in W 21 in D 17 in

Raised Artichoke Centerpiece

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Houston is directly influenced by ancient Imperial and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

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Materials

Sterling Silver

Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy
Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy

Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy

By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.

Located in Poviglio, IT

A unique piece of the utmost quality from our Collection. Touching this throw will give you a unique sensation of softness and warmth, being chinchilla hair one of the thinnest and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur, Natural Fiber, Silk

Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard

Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

CoCo Chanel  Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
CoCo Chanel  Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Romantic Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

$17,999

H 6 in W 1.5 in L 9 in

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Orange and Blue Tibetan Dragon Small Hand Knotted Rug by Joseph Carini
Orange and Blue Tibetan Dragon Small Hand Knotted Rug by Joseph Carini

Orange and Blue Tibetan Dragon Small Hand Knotted Rug by Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

This small accessory rug or mat is a beautiful example of classic Tibetan style. Inspired by ancient symbology, the Tibetan dragon is displayed in blue and white on an orange backgro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW  68466
Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW  68466

Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68466

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 68466 This Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW is another vintage collector's staple - from a later 90s era style with the petite CCs, a deep med...

Category

1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

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