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1880s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 4'10" x 6'6"
1880s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 4'10" x 6'6"

1880s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 4'10" x 6'6"

Located in New York, NY

A central circular medallion, executed in deep indigo and subtle russet tones, anchors the design, while stylized floral and vine elements float across the surface, interspersed with...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1870s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 5'4"
1870s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 5'4"

1870s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 5'4"

Located in New York, NY

The design features an array of traditional Chinese auspicious symbols, including stylized vases holding flowering branches and implements of the Eight Immortals, scattered elegantly...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Romantic Chinoiserie Style
Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Romantic Chinoiserie Style

Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Romantic Chinoiserie Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Peonies are one of the most treasured symbols throughout Chinese art and design; the flower is seen to represent unparalleled beauty and honor.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Carpet Circa 1900  6' x 9'
Antique Chinese Peking Rug Carpet Circa 1900  6' x 9'

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Carpet Circa 1900 6' x 9'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Peking rugs are normally Minimalist with a narrow color palette and designs motivated by symbols of the Chinese heritage. Size: 6' x 9'

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Blue Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3'2" x 6'
1920s Blue Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3'2" x 6'

1920s Blue Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3'2" x 6'

Located in New York, NY

Central to the composition is a singular, powerful medallion, a stylized rendition of the traditional Chinese Shou symbol for longevity. While deeply rooted in cultural symbolism, th...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug in Red with Fierce Phoenix Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique Chinese Peking Rug in Red with Fierce Phoenix Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique Chinese Peking Rug in Red with Fierce Phoenix Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

At the center of the design rests a magnificent phoenix surrounded by an array of flowering branches, blossoms, and delicate botanical ornament. Revered in Chinese culture as a symbo...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Collector's Antique Fou Dog Art Deco Rug "Guardian Lions" Chinese
18th Century Collector's Antique Fou Dog Art Deco Rug "Guardian Lions" Chinese

18th Century Collector's Antique Fou Dog Art Deco Rug "Guardian Lions" Chinese

Located in New York, NY

This rare 18th-century Chinese Ningxia rug features the iconic Guardian Lions (Fou Dogs), revered in Chinese culture as symbols of protection, strength, and prosperity.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Carpet, circa 1900 11' x 16'
Antique Chinese Peking Rug Carpet, circa 1900 11' x 16'

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Carpet, circa 1900 11' x 16'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Peking rugs are normally Minimalist with a narrow color palette and designs motivated by symbols of the Chinese heritage. Measures: 11' x 16'.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial
Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial

Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial

Located in Dallas, TX

The crane is one of the most widely used symbols throughout Chinese art and literature and figures heavily in Chinese mythology.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Chinese and East Asi...

Materials

Wool

1920s Navy Blue Floral Deco Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Rug 11'9'' x 14'3''
1920s Navy Blue Floral Deco Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Rug 11'9'' x 14'3''

1920s Navy Blue Floral Deco Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Rug 11'9'' x 14'3''

Located in New York, NY

This border is intricately detailed with continuous scrolling vines, stylized chrysanthemums, and traditional Chinese avian symbols, demonstrating the masterful execution characteris...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot
Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot

Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item featured is a large impressive size, nice glaze finish with raised textured decoration. Chinese symbols on the inside of the pot and a hole in the bottom for water to drain.

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11
New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11

New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11

Located in Dallas, TX

Seen as possessing unrivaled power, strength, and nobility, the dragon, known in Mandarin Chinese as “Kuilong,” is amongst the most beloved symbols in Chinese culture.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Chinese and East Asi...

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Classic Greek Key Hand Knotted Wool 1920s 9'1" x11'8"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug Classic Greek Key Hand Knotted Wool 1920s 9'1" x11'8"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Classic Greek Key Hand Knotted Wool 1920s 9'1" x11'8"

Located in New York, NY

The field is rendered in a magnificent, deep blue color, providing a rich canvas for the delicate scattering of traditional Chinese auspicious symbols. These motifs, including styliz...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Blue Medallion Classic Vase Chinese Peking Carpet Small Rug 4' x 5' 10''
1920s Blue Medallion Classic Vase Chinese Peking Carpet Small Rug 4' x 5' 10''

1920s Blue Medallion Classic Vase Chinese Peking Carpet Small Rug 4' x 5' 10''

Located in New York, NY

Examining the border reveals classical Chinese fretwork interspersed with auspicious symbols, including the Endless Knot and circular medallions.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Interspersed among the repeating patterns are subtle auspicious symbols, reflecting traditional Chinese artistry.

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

Materials

Wool

1920s Blue Abstract Traditional Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2'2"x4'3" Wool Carpet
1920s Blue Abstract Traditional Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2'2"x4'3" Wool Carpet

1920s Blue Abstract Traditional Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2'2"x4'3" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The design centers on a robust, stylized medallion, flanked by abstracted forms that resemble traditional Chinese auspicious symbols. The strong, linear execution of the field motifs...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Cream and Beige Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Rug 9'2" x 11'6"
1920s Cream and Beige Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Rug 9'2" x 11'6"

1920s Cream and Beige Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Rug 9'2" x 11'6"

Located in New York, NY

This complex frame incorporates several guard bands featuring stylized floral meanders, geometric corner spandrels, and traditional Chinese longevity symbols. The craftsmanship evide...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco 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

Among the most treasured symbols in Chinese art, the phoenix embodies nobility, virtue, prosperity, harmony, and imperial grace, while the lotus represents purity, spiritual awakenin...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug

Located in New York, NY

At the center sits a medallion inspired by a classic Chinese longevity symbol, composed of concentric rings and geometric articulation.

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Early 20th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Ivory & Navy, 1880s, 2' x 10'
Antique Chinese Peking Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Ivory & Navy, 1880s, 2' x 10'

Antique Chinese Peking Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Ivory & Navy, 1880s, 2' x 10'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 1' 9" x 9' 10" Date of Manufacture: Last Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and us...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Bowl, c. 1800
Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Bowl, c. 1800

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Bowl, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with scrolls, loops and meandering lines, imitating the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on ceramics brought to Chi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Circa 1920 Peking Chinese Hand Knotted Blue & Gold Wool Rug 8' x 10'
Antique Circa 1920 Peking Chinese Hand Knotted Blue & Gold Wool Rug 8' x 10'

Antique Circa 1920 Peking Chinese Hand Knotted Blue & Gold Wool Rug 8' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

Peking rugs are normally minimalist with a narrow color palette and designs motivated by symbols of the Chinese heritage. Colors: blue / golds.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Red and Rust Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'6"
1920s Red and Rust Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'6"

1920s Red and Rust Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'6"

Located in New York, NY

These mythical creatures, rendered in sweeping, elegant lines, are framed by a wide border featuring traditional Chinese cloud bands and auspicious symbols, grounding the modern aest...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug Ivory Carpet 254cm x 353cm C.1930
9x12 Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug Ivory Carpet 254cm x 353cm C.1930

9x12 Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug Ivory Carpet 254cm x 353cm C.1930

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco rug, woven circa 1930, features a graceful ivory field adorned with floral medallions, elegant corner spandrels, and traditional Chinese longevit...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Black GreekKey Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'9"x11'8" Wool Rug Knotted
1930s Black GreekKey Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'9"x11'8" Wool Rug Knotted

1930s Black GreekKey Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'9"x11'8" Wool Rug Knotted

Located in New York, NY

Centrally placed is a single, stylized medallion, likely representing the Chinese Shou symbol for longevity, rendered with the same clean, graphic precision as the border.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Floral Motifs, 9' x 12'
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Floral Motifs, 9' x 12'

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Floral Motifs, 9' x 12'

Located in Barrington, IL

The butterfly is one of the most beloved symbols in Chinese art — representing transformation, joy, and the beauty of the natural world — and its appearance throughout the field give...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Gold and Plum Antique Chinese Rug 10'9" x 17'3" Fretwork Field
1920s Gold and Plum Antique Chinese Rug 10'9" x 17'3" Fretwork Field

1920s Gold and Plum Antique Chinese Rug 10'9" x 17'3" Fretwork Field

Located in New York, NY

These central elements are complemented by a series of auspicious symbols and traditional Chinese motifs scattered throughout the field, ensuring visual interest without disrupting t...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'09 x 13'01
New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'09 x 13'01

New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'09 x 13'01

Located in Dallas, TX

The crane is one of the most widely used symbols throughout Chinese art and literature and figures heavily in Chinese mythology.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Chippendale Chinese and Eas...

Materials

Wool

19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 6' 2" x 8' 6" - 188 x 259 )
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 6' 2" x 8' 6" - 188 x 259 )

19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 6' 2" x 8' 6" - 188 x 259 )

Located in New York, NY

Within the open corners of the main field, subtle Chinese auspicious symbols, including stylized fish and longevity symbols, are scattered, adding depth and narrative without disrupt...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Teal and Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'8" x 11'2"
1920s Teal and Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'8" x 11'2"

1920s Teal and Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'8" x 11'2"

Located in New York, NY

The open field is populated with traditional Chinese auspicious symbols, including stylized bats (representing happiness), swirling clouds, and circular Shou medallions denoting long...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Rug, Floral Motif, Wool, 1900s, 3' x 5'
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Rug, Floral Motif, Wool, 1900s, 3' x 5'

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Rug, Floral Motif, Wool, 1900s, 3' x 5'

Located in Barrington, IL

An ivory border frames the field with refined contrast and is adorned with traditional Chinese auspicious symbols. Dimensions: 2' 4" x 4' 7" Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of th...

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Ivory Dragon Silk Antique Chinese Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug 4' x 6'
1920s Ivory Dragon Silk Antique Chinese Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug 4' x 6'

1920s Ivory Dragon Silk Antique Chinese Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug 4' x 6'

Located in New York, NY

The main border frames the composition with traditional Chinese geometric fretwork and longevity symbols.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

1930s Rose and Green Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 4'10"
1930s Rose and Green Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 4'10"

1930s Rose and Green Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 4'10"

Located in New York, NY

Stylized peonies, chrysanthemums, and a central roundel featuring a traditional Chinese longevity symbol are sparsely distributed, maintaining the open, uncluttered design favored du...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8' 2" x 10' - 250 x 305 cm )
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8' 2" x 10' - 250 x 305 cm )

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8' 2" x 10' - 250 x 305 cm )

Located in New York, NY

At the center, a subtle yet powerful medallion is woven, likely incorporating traditional Chinese longevity and fortune symbols. This central motif functions as a powerful focal poin...

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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Marked Chinese Porcelain Floral Planters Blue & White Golden Koi Fish
Vintage Marked Chinese Porcelain Floral Planters Blue & White Golden Koi Fish

Vintage Marked Chinese Porcelain Floral Planters Blue & White Golden Koi Fish

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century Vintage Porcelain hand-painted Blue, White and golden Koi Fish Flower Planter, Fishbowl or Jardinieres. Marked with Chinese Symbols at the Top Rim. Stunning huge Garden ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Bowl, c. 1800
Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Bowl, c. 1800

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Bowl, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with scrolls, loops and meandering lines, imitating the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on ceramics brought to Chi...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial
Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial

Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial

Located in Dallas, TX

The crane is one of the most widely used symbols throughout Chinese art and literature and figures heavily in Chinese mythology.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Silk Rug 2.9' x 5', 1960s - 1C1135
Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Silk Rug 2.9' x 5', 1960s - 1C1135

Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Silk Rug 2.9' x 5', 1960s - 1C1135

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The border showcases intricate geometric patterns and symbols, possibly representing Chinese characters.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'02 x 12'04
New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'02 x 12'04

New Contemporary Black Chinese Art Deco Bamboo Pictorial Rug, 09'02 x 12'04

Located in Dallas, TX

The crane is one of the most widely used symbols throughout Chinese art and literature and figures heavily in Chinese mythology.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Vintage Chinese Indian Geometric Knotted Hallway Runner Rug 2'4" x 9'7"
1980s Vintage Chinese Indian Geometric Knotted Hallway Runner Rug 2'4" x 9'7"

1980s Vintage Chinese Indian Geometric Knotted Hallway Runner Rug 2'4" x 9'7"

Located in New York, NY

These central geometric elements, likely inspired by traditional Chinese Shou symbols, are carefully spaced to create a rhythmic visual flow down the length of the runner.

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Vintage 1980s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases Crane
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases Crane

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases Crane

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Decorative pair of large Chinese porcelain vases in the Republic period style Of elegant baluster form with slender necks and flared rims Decorated in the famille rose palette with r...

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Vintage 1980s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1950 Chinese decorative hardstone peach tree bonsai 28'' high
1950 Chinese decorative hardstone peach tree bonsai 28'' high

1950 Chinese decorative hardstone peach tree bonsai 28'' high

Located in Brea, CA

Peaches are a classic Chinese symbol of longevity. Wonderful craftsmanship, vibrant stone colours.

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Mid-20th Century More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone, Jade

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750
Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

Tucked within the swirling pattern is the Chinese symbol of double happiness, a blessing of happiness and good fortune for the recipient, whose name is likely etched onto the base of...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rug - 19th Century Chinese Rug, Antique Rug, Chinese Rug
Antique Chinese Rug - 19th Century Chinese Rug, Antique Rug, Chinese Rug

Antique Chinese Rug - 19th Century Chinese Rug, Antique Rug, Chinese Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Patterns and Motifs: This rug contains various motifs depicting traditional Chinese symbols and objects. These include vases, animals and architectural elements.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antique Chinese Tall Blue White Porcelain Happiness Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Tall Blue White Porcelain Happiness Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Tall Blue White Porcelain Happiness Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

On each side of the jar, the intricate decorations swirl around a central 'double happiness' character, a traditional Chinese symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss. Measuring 17 1/2...

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20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century
A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century

A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

The central and peripheral designs often incorporate traditional Chinese symbols. The central medallion and the smaller medallions on each lobe appear to contain the Chinese characte...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Goldstone Carved Pixiu with Peach Pendant, Chinese Symbolic Jewelry
Goldstone Carved Pixiu with Peach Pendant, Chinese Symbolic Jewelry

Goldstone Carved Pixiu with Peach Pendant, Chinese Symbolic Jewelry

Located in Pasadena, CA

This brown goldstone pendant is carved with a Pixiu holding a peach, combining two powerful Chinese symbols. The peach represents longevity and good fortune, while the Pixiu is belie...

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2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Pair of Vibrant Blue & White Garden Stools with Dragon Motif
Vintage Pair of Vibrant Blue & White Garden Stools with Dragon Motif

Vintage Pair of Vibrant Blue & White Garden Stools with Dragon Motif

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The two interlocking circular motifs are pierced double coin designs, an auspicious Chinese symbol associated with wealth, prosperity and good fortune.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Fish and Flora Blue and White Gooseneck Vase
Monumental Fish and Flora Blue and White Gooseneck Vase

Monumental Fish and Flora Blue and White Gooseneck Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

Delicately rendered with fish and flora beneath fanciful waves, the vase's whimsical motif draws from these traditional Chinese symbols of prosperity and harmony.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Asian Carved Wood and Leather Drum Table
Mid Century Asian Carved Wood and Leather Drum Table

Mid Century Asian Carved Wood and Leather Drum Table

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Spacious interior. Adorned with Chinese symbols, or Hanzi, carved into the drum. Also a few Chinese figures carved on the drum.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Large Vintage Chinese Famille Rose "Nine-Peach" Porcelain Bottle Vase
A Large Vintage Chinese Famille Rose "Nine-Peach" Porcelain Bottle Vase

A Large Vintage Chinese Famille Rose "Nine-Peach" Porcelain Bottle Vase

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

The branch is adorned with vibrant pink and yellow peaches, delicate blossoms, and multi-shaded green leaves, which serve as classic Chinese symbols for longevity and good fortune.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Vintage Asian Designer silver bead flower petal necklace
Stunning Vintage Asian Designer silver bead flower petal necklace

Stunning Vintage Asian Designer silver bead flower petal necklace

Located in London, GB

Stunning Vintage Asian Designer silver bead flower necklace A faceted and cut silver bead necklace with floral and leaf detailed central section with central pumpkin shaped bead an...

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20th Century Chinese Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Pair Carved Chinese Carved Hardwood Doors
Pair Carved Chinese Carved Hardwood Doors

Pair Carved Chinese Carved Hardwood Doors

Located in Pasadena, CA

Each door features four panels carved with Chinese symbols together with a large central panel with open work or tracery in a modified quatrefoil pattern.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Doors and Gates

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Soapstone, Semiprecious Hardstone and Lacquer Folding Screen
Chinese Soapstone, Semiprecious Hardstone and Lacquer Folding Screen

Chinese Soapstone, Semiprecious Hardstone and Lacquer Folding Screen

Located in Miami, FL

Each panel is fully lacquered, giving a rich, black hue, and has been designed in three parts: the lower part is square in form and set with a hardstone depiction of a Chinese symbol...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Precious Stone, Wood

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving
Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Located in San Francisco, CA

The stylized, circular foliage belongs to a pine tree, a powerful Chinese symbol for longevity, endurance, and steadfastness.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Dragon Rug Round Shape Peking
Dragon Rug Round Shape Peking

Dragon Rug Round Shape Peking

Located in Ferrara, IT

The dragon, a revered symbol in Chinese culture, represents strength, good fortune, and the yang energy.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Antique Chinese Yellow Gold Dragon Cufflinks
1900s Antique Chinese Yellow Gold Dragon Cufflinks

1900s Antique Chinese Yellow Gold Dragon Cufflinks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The reverse of the anterior links are each struck with the hallmark for 18k gold (18K) and a Chinese symbol. Condition These impressive antique Chinese cufflinks are fine quality or...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Located in Dublin, IE

Dogs of Foo are guardian animals that are traditional Chinese symbols of protection that originated in China and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE-211 CE).

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Eclipse Mercury, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Berry Red

Eclipse Mercury, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Berry Red

By Studio HVN

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The earliest records of a solar and lunar eclipse in ancient Chinese history date from 2165 – 1137 BC. The Moon is a symbol in Chinese philosophy and arts rather than simply a planet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Eclipse Mars, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Berry Red
Eclipse Mars, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Berry Red

Eclipse Mars, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Berry Red

By Studio HVN

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The earliest records of a solar and lunar eclipse in ancient Chinese history date from 2165 – 1137 BC. The Moon is a symbol in Chinese philosophy and arts rather than simply a planet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Chinese Symbol For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese symbol you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese symbol — often made from ceramic, wood and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese symbol — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese symbol is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese symbol over the years, but those crafted by Cartier and Adolphe Giraldon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Symbol?

The average selling price for a Chinese symbol at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Chinese Symbol

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    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

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