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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
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Terracotta
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Animal Sculptures
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
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Chinese Pottery Figurine For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Chinese Pottery Figurine?
- What are Chinese figurines?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020
Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.
- What is Chinese pottery called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese pottery is also known as Chinese ceramics or porcelain. Famous for its beautiful, high-quality pottery, China has become one of the key manufacturers of pottery, due to the high amount of stone and clay found in the country. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese pottery pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese Neolithic pottery was invented roughly 6,000 years ago. The first pieces were plain molded clay formed by hand. Artisans began painting pottery about 1,000 years later during the Yangshao and Longshan cultures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Blue and white Chinese pottery is called Qinghua, and is amongst China’s most famous china. It is characterized by its underglaze ceramic finish, decorated with ornate cobalt blue pigment. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Qinghua porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.