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Pale Glazed Chinese Koi Bowl, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
base and thin walls that flare slightly at the lip. The interior is decorated in low relief with a koi
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Koi Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
rendered with koi amidst fanciful waves, the vase's whimsical motif draws from these traditional Chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Koi Fish Form Vases
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese export porcelain vases in the form of Koi fishes, both male and female, each with
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Deer and Koi Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese cloisonné bowl with deer and koi fish motif, circa 1950s. The piece is is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Punch, Koi Decorated
Located in Stamford, CT
everyday scenes of the upper socioeconomic level of Chinese society during the period of the late 18th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Large Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl Decorative
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Koi Fish Design
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique Chinese cloisonne vase depicting koi fish, lingzhi, lotus flowers on turquoise
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Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Koi Carp Fish Sculpture in Chinese Reticulated Porcelain 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
from China, specifically this type of piece can be found in areas of Hong Kong in the mid-20th century.
Category

Vintage 1970s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Export Koi Fish Necklace from the 1920s-1940
Located in Van Nuys, CA
into each element of this Chinese export necklace, celebrating the graceful Koi pendants and the
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Chinese Enamel On Swirl Glass Snuff Bottle Carps Koi Fish Lotus Jade Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
spirited display. In Chinese culture, carps symbolize prosperity and good fortune, and their energetic
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair of Decorative Koi Wall Pockets
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair of decorative Koi wall pockets Charming Koi Wall Pockets to brighten-up an area "swimming
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Koi & Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
blossoms and riding on the backs of koi fish, a motif in Chinese art expressing a wish for abundance year
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

1970 Chinese Inspired Beige Ceramic & Brass Table Lamps with Koi Fish Image Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Asian style beige ceramic table lamps with brass base and Koi Fish Pattern. Perfect
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20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Pair Brilliant Color Cast Bronze Koi
Located in South Burlington, VT
unusual treasure from Japan. This is a finely crafted pair (2) of bronze koi one in a realistic
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

"KOI" Contemporary Wool Taft Rug by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
KOI, in Japanese language "carp", is a pure wool carpet in the shape of an old Chinese paper
Category

2010s Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 9 in W 4.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 11 in W 4 in D 7.75 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 9.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
Pair of Mid-Century Koi Fish and Tree Painted Silk Panels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese style painted gray silk panels featuring a pond scene with koi fish
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Silk

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 11.5 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 12.25 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service
By Yu Chang
Located in New Orleans, LA
floral patterns, dragons and koi fish. All Chinese silver from this period was exquisitely handcrafted
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flow Blue and White Chinoiserie Ceramic Garden Stool with Koi Fish Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
amongst pierced designs. A deep cobalt blue Chinese symbol is featured at the top as well as on the sides
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Cobalt Blue and Gold Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) cobalt blue porcelain vase decorated with a variety of gold
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Pink Floral and Bird Design Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese pink ceramic table lamp made from a baluster-shaped vase decorated with colorful birds
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Ovoid Ginger Jar with Lid
Located in Doylestown, PA
Early 20th century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain ovoid ginger jar with lid. Wonderful ovoid
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Five Extremely Rare Chinese Drawings of Foreigners, 18th Century, Colonial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Five Chinese paintings of western people by an unknown artist China, circa 1760, captions later
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Famille Rose Ornately Decorated Porcelain, Glass and Wood Round Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Famille rose base and glass top table. This round-shaped Chinese table features a glass
Category

20th Century Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Footed Rooster & Hen Bowl Chop Suey 7.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive mid 19th century Chinese Export Bowl. Made from porcelain with polychrome rooster
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Courtyard Doors with Iron Butterflies, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in northern China. The double doors are crafted of northern elm (yumu), a common
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Chinese Nephrite Jade Stone Sculpture Hand Carved Fine Art Dragons Statue
Located in Greer, SC
perseverance and determination to swim up the Yellow River in China, the Gods rewarded the koi by turning it
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Midcentury Chinese Export Porcelain Fish Bowl with Oriental Decorations
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, colorful, vintage fishbowl was created in China, circa 1960. Round in shape, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Scale 32″ Decorative Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Planter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb decorative Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Planter, rarely seen in this scale, this
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Mirror With Fragment
Located in Tampa, FL
1900s hand painted mirror with pomegranates and flowers in the Chinese taste surround the mirror
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Qing Red Lacquered Wood Child's Convertible Bathtub and Seat, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful circa 1900 Qing era Chinese red lacquered wood child’s convertible combination bathtub
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere or Fish Bowl Hand Painted, Mid-20th Century
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully decorated Chinese Export porcelain Jardiniere (Cachepot) or Fish Bowl, hand decorated
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
koi scene.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Small Carved Lavender Opaline Jade Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
lotus of flower round base. Below it, there is like a Koi fish that is lying down and its head is
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Multicolored Lacquered Vases
Located in New York, NY
vases. Each is beautifully designed with koi fish, butterflies, trees, mystical beasts, chrysanthemum
Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Papier-Mâché Lamps
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A pair of hand painted Chinese papier-mâché lamps on ebonized wooden bases. Stylized dragons and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint, Paper

Set of Four Figures of Cranes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tony Douquette and they will make a beautiful addition to your garden or koi pond. The set has a an
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Figures of Cranes
Set of Four Figures of Cranes
H 40 in W 9.5 in D 17 in
Painted Canvas Figuring Carps, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas figuring three black, white and red koi carps. Blue background with gilt flowers and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Paintings

Materials

Linen

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 9
Located in Takarazuka, JP
request. According to a Chinese legend It is believed that a carp (koi fish) that swims upstream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Adirondack Vases

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
request. Based on the Chinese legend It is believed that a carp (koi fish) that swims upstream becomes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 7
Located in Takarazuka, JP
request. Based on the Chinese legend It is believed that a carp (koi fish) that swims upstream becomes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Platinum

French Art Nouveau Grand Bronze Iris Candelabra, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
the sorrows that pierced Mother Mary’s heart. In Chinese, the word for iris means “purple butterfly
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
numbered in 24-karat gilt Chinese numerals and further decorated with koi fish, butterflies, flowers, birds
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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Located in Takarazuka, JP
request. According to a Chinese legend It is believed that a carp (koi fish) that swims upstream becomes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Platinum

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Chinese Koi For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese koi available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, every Chinese koi was constructed with great care. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage Chinese koi now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese koi, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese koi, those designed in Art Deco, Folk Art and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Koi?

The average selling price for a Chinese koi at 1stDibs is $1,119, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $12,600 for the highest priced.
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