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Coastal Bone China Shell Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous pair of vintage bone china napkin rings. Glazed in cream, each ring features a ceramic
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, including swans, cloud motifs and conch shells in a broad sandy-yellow border scattered with delicate floral
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B636
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Art Deco Chinese rug in unusual abstract design in peach, sky blue, purple and egg shell
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 10'2" x 14'6" - 310 x 442 )
Located in New York, NY
Ningxia Carpet North Central China 10’2” x 14’6” Circa Early 1800s Warp: cotton, handspun Weft
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

Materials

Paper

Mid 19th Century Pair of Ningxia Pillar Carpets ( 4' x 6'8" - 122 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
and Buddhist symbols including a lion dog, deer, conch shell, cloud bands, cloud knots, etc. No side
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Terra Love Square Rug by Michaela Schluypen for Floor to Heaven
By Michaela Schluypen
Located in Milan, IT
internationally, among which 'Best Carpet Design' by Elle Décor, Italy. Like 'Rainbow Shell', 'Terra Love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Space Age Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Tortuga Rug in Natural & Black
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
is a playful take on a natural specimen. Hand-coiled abaca forms the tortoise’s limbs and shell
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Beige Octagons Pattern Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
combination of egg-shell interlocking pattern against a beige background. Hand knotted wool; made in Nepal
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820 Welsh porcelain is amongst the most highly regarded
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Marked Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Marked Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820 Welsh porcelain is amongst the most highly
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Shell-Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export shell-inlaid ebonized corner chair, the sweeping horseshoe-shaped crestrail centered
Category

20th Century Chinese Corner Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Conch Shell Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a scene of two ro...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s Pair of tortoise
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Marine turtle

Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Three Wedgwood Bone China Nautilus Collection Shells
By Wedgwood
Located in Doraville, GA
Three beautiful bone china gloss white glazed shells by Wedgwood. The shell designs were part of
Category

Late 20th Century English American Classical Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Gilt Bone China Clam Shell Centrepiece
By Wedgwood
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This eyecatching Wedgwood gilt bone china centrepiece is formed by two half clam shells supported
Category

Antique 1880s English Rococo Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

PAIR of Chinese Export Cups and Saucers egg-shell porcelain, Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative PAIR of Chinese export Cups and Saucers made from eggshell porcelain and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Asian Decorated Storage Bowl with Lid, Carved Out of Coconut Shell China
Located in Leuven , BE
Old Chinese carved bowl with Lid, made of Coconut Shell and decorated with Auspicious Symbols
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Renaissance Style Shell Carved Pine Wood Corner Cabinet China Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction Italian Renaissance style shell carved pine wood corner cabinet China cupboard. Item
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

Tessellated Tortoise Shell 1980's Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tessellated Tortoise Shell/Coconut 1980's Side Table Chromed Steel Base/ Asymmetric Tops
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Exceptional Shell Shaped Limoges China Porcelain Soup Tureen with Dolphin Decor
By Limoges
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous impressive soup tureen with its display in the shape of a shell and fish in white
Category

Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Crystal Shell Temple Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Crystal shell temple jar The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Crystal Shell Temple Jar
Crystal Shell Temple Jar
H 18 in Dm 10 in
Chinese Altar Table in Tortoise Shell in the manner of Baker, 1980s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning Chinese Altar Table in the manner of Baker Furniture Company, 20th Century. This
Category

Vintage 1980s American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Crystal Shell Pomegranate Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Crystal Shell Pomegranate vase Shape: Vase Color: White Size (inches): 15W x 15D x 16.5H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Shell

Bone China Royal Doulton Rhodes Saucer with Pink and Blue Shell Design, England
By Royal Daulton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful crisp white bone china saucer with a sea shell design around the rim. It has a crisp
Category

Vintage 1980s English Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Vintage Bone China Narumi Fish And Shell Motif Serving Plates Set of Eight
By Narumi Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Porcelain Co. from Japan. The design motif are alternating images of shell and fish. The are a set of 8
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber

Exceptional Antique Set of 3 Oriental Chinese Bronze Han Vases
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional, Beautiful set of 3 Chinese Bronze Han Vases, great patina and warm and worn color
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Shell

Chinese Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved from the shell of a coconut, this enchanting Chinese cup exhibits exceptional artistry. An
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coconut

Chinese Coconut Cup
Chinese Coconut Cup
H 5.5 in Dm 3.25 in
19th Century Rare Chinese Imperial Gold Yellow Peals Bracelet
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This 19th Century Chinese Imperial Gold Yellow Peals Bracelet is very rare and special, in ancient
Category

Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Shell

19th C. Chinese Figural Carved Wood Lacquer Scholars/ Offering / Opium Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Chinese Figural Carved Wood Lacquer Scholars/ Offering / Opium Stand Chinese 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese cabinet with carved panels and painting. From Anhui province this cabinet is
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
H 65 in W 40 in D 18 in
Antique Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross, hardwood inlaid with Sea Snail shell from the
Category

Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Other Religious Items

Materials

Shell, Hardwood

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese, 18th century red lacquer table with shell inlay dragon design.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Lacquer

Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
H 11.5 in W 34.75 in D 19.75 in
Chinese Ruyi Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fortune. Topped by a minuscule double gourd, the decorative end resembles a conch shell, a symbol of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Chinese Ruyi Hairpin, c. 1900
Chinese Ruyi Hairpin, c. 1900
H 5.75 in W 1 in D 1 in
19th Century Chinese Export Table Cabinet
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chinese Export Table Cabinet, 19th Century, having a gilded cornice surmounted by a carved shell
Category

Antique 19th Century European Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Export Table Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Export Table Cabinet
H 22.5 in W 15.38 in D 8.25 in
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chinese equivalent to just over a pound (Lb.) No key comes with it.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Turquoise Blue Glazed Sea Shell Vase Jardiniere Planter, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning large scale sea shell turquoise blue glazed ceramic vase. A wonderful piece of sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets, red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
H 27.25 in W 24 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
other a man in a sea rising over a man floating in a shell. Carved wood frames.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate with Sea Motif
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate plate with a carved crayfish and shells in relief and a crayfish carved
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stone, Marble

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Large Famille Rose Cachepot
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Cachepot, Circa 1750-60   The very large Chinese Export
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and ...

Materials

Porcelain

19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870. Large and fine quality Chinese export
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Two Chinese Porcelain Kangxi 'Pelgrom' Armorial Chargers, circa 1710
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very large Chinese armorial export blue and white porcelain 'Pelgrom' chargers Kangxi
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese betrothal basket with cover, 1880-1910
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Painstaking hand woven, dyed, and detailed Chinese bamboo betrothal basket with cover. The basket
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
scholar’s item made from coconut shell in the cracked ice pattern see Bonham’s London Fine Chinese  Art 9
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
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H 1.5 in W 14.63 in D 9.88 in
Meissen Chinese Butterfly or Schmetterling Pattern Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this famous and rare Meissen Chinese butterfly dinner service. Each piece
Category

Vintage 1950s German Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese shell for your home. Each Chinese shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, ceramic and bone. There are many kinds of the Chinese shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese shell, those designed in Folk Art, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese shell over the years, but those crafted by Michaela Schluypen and Royal Daulton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Shell?

Prices for a Chinese shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $81,880, while the average can fetch as much as $2,980.