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Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table
Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table

Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

The center of the base is craved with the Buddhist Wanzi symbol. Wànzì in Chinese, Manji in Japanese is the Buddhist symbol means good fortune and universal harmony, it represents ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Oversized 19th C. Chinese Handpainted Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix
Oversized 19th C. Chinese Handpainted Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix

Oversized 19th C. Chinese Handpainted Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The composition is rendered with delicate brushwork and carefully observed details, creating a lively and harmonious arrangement across the paper surface. Known in Chinese artistic t...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Qing Period Chinese Export Rosewood Inlaid Centre Table by Edwards & Roberts
Qing Period Chinese Export Rosewood Inlaid Centre Table by Edwards & Roberts

Qing Period Chinese Export Rosewood Inlaid Centre Table by Edwards & Roberts

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Interwoven throughout the scene are traditional Chinese auspicious symbols, including bats (happiness), phoenixes (peace and harmony), and dragons (strength and protection).

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Unusual and rare bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne charger. The brightly multicolored polychrome decoration features auspicious symbols, representing Chinese good luck and good f...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Qing Dynasty-Style Set of 4 Chinese Wooden Nesting Side Tables
Qing Dynasty-Style Set of 4 Chinese Wooden Nesting Side Tables

Qing Dynasty-Style Set of 4 Chinese Wooden Nesting Side Tables

Located in Prato, Tuscany

These geometric patterns represent auspicious symbols in Chinese culture and reflect traditional decorative motifs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Vintage Floral Rug Lotus Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Vintage Floral Rug Lotus Design by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Vintage Floral Rug Lotus Design by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is not only a decorative masterpiece but also a cultural artifact-an enduring symbol of China's long-standing textile tradition.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early Chinese Stone Relief Carvings on Custom Lucite Stands
Early Chinese Stone Relief Carvings on Custom Lucite Stands

Early Chinese Stone Relief Carvings on Custom Lucite Stands

Located in Tampa, FL

One relief depicts a crane, a revered symbol in Chinese culture associated with longevity, wisdom, and nobility.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Embroidery Textile Panels
Pair Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Embroidery Textile Panels

Pair Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Embroidery Textile Panels

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

In imperial China, bird motifs generally indicated civil officials, while animals or mythical creatures represented military authority, with each symbol corresponding to a specific r...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Linen, Silk, Lucite

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The dragon, a revered symbol in Chinese culture, represents power, strength, and good fortune, while the floral motifs surrounding it embody harmony and natural beauty.

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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct
Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct

Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Each beautiful carving depicts a bird possibly a Crane or Phoenix which are significant of symbols of Chinese Art and Culture. The Red Crowned Crane for example is a symbol of longev...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Harewood

CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies

CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

For Le Baiser du Dragon, or The Kiss of the Dragon, the jeweler turned to Chinese symbols: ribbons of silk, padlocks, wind chimes and, of course, dragons.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Agate Foo Dog Charm, 20th Century Chinese Sculpture
Hand-Carved Agate Foo Dog Charm, 20th Century Chinese Sculpture

Hand-Carved Agate Foo Dog Charm, 20th Century Chinese Sculpture

Located in Somis, CA

The foo dog, a mythical creature often depicted as a lion, is believed to ward off evil spirits and protect its owner. In Chinese culture, the linzhi symbol, is associated with immor...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Chinese Ruby Red Overlay Glass Eight Auspicious Treasures Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Chinese Ruby Red Overlay Glass Eight Auspicious Treasures Snuff Bottle Qing 19c

Chinese Ruby Red Overlay Glass Eight Auspicious Treasures Snuff Bottle Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

Fine antique Chinese carved overlay glass snuff bottle of elongated compressed form, decorated in ruby-red glass over a pale translucent ground with the Buddhist Eight Auspicious Sym...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Glass

Chinese Decorative Carved Wooden Architectural Pediment from a Temple
Chinese Decorative Carved Wooden Architectural Pediment from a Temple

Chinese Decorative Carved Wooden Architectural Pediment from a Temple

Located in Milford, NH

Large Chinese gilt symbols appear across the pediment on a white background surrounded by a geometric design border and additional floral and scrollwork decoration across the base, a...

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20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Jardinière with Carp, Circa 1900
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Jardinière with Carp, Circa 1900

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Jardinière with Carp, Circa 1900

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The carp, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture, represents perseverance, success, and abundance, adding both decorative and symbolic depth to the piece.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick

Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This earth-tone pottery masterwork showcases the bold craftsmanship and subtle details, of this unique form a stylized Foo Dog Joss/Candlestick as a crouching Chinese mythological F...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

New Green Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug
New Green Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug

New Green Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug

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 Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box
Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box

Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, early 20th century. An antique red lacquer box with gilt decorated chickens, Chinese lettering and other symbols.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars
Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Located in Stamford, CT

The jars feature a vibrant imperial yellow ground, a color historically associated with Chinese royalty. Each jar features circular medallions depicting dragons and phoenixes, classi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Blue Underglaze Lamps
Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Blue Underglaze Lamps

Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Blue Underglaze Lamps

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

These vases beautifully combine two historic Chinese decorative arts traditions, making them not only functional lamps but also enduring symbols of China's rich artistic heritage.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Set of Four Chinese Provincial Spindleback Elm Dining Chairs
Set of Four Chinese Provincial Spindleback Elm Dining Chairs

Set of Four Chinese Provincial Spindleback Elm Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The seat features a raffia or grasscloth lacquered inset topped with a fabric seat cushion decorated with Chinese script symbols. Sturdy and strong constructed with mortise and tenon...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Raffia, Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

The endless knot is an auspicious symbol in Chinese culture. As one of the Ashtamangala, or Eight Auspicious (Buddhist) Symbols, the endless knot represents the intertwined nature of...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Floral Design
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Floral Design

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Floral Design

Located in Praha, CZ

The underside is marked with a red stamp: “Made in China” along with Chinese characters and a teacup symbol, indicating export production in the late 20th century.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile
Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile

Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile

Located in Ferrara, IT

In the past, the dragon was a symbol of power and luck. During the Chinese Imperial Empire, the Emperor of China used the dragon as a symbol of his power.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model
Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model

Located in London, GB

The bulbous body is adorned with green, white, pink, and red floral and scrolling motifs, some relating to important symbols within Chinese culture. The wide lip of the vase is frame...

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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Carnelian, Jade, Enamel

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain
Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large dish with similar ruyi design is pictured in; Ströber, symbols on chinese porcelain. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kan...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Original Asian Plate, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, China, 1920s
Original Asian Plate, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, China, 1920s

Original Asian Plate, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, China, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The plate is adorned with rich symbolism, dominated by the mythical Fenghuang bird, revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of virtue, grace, and prosperity.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare and Old Large Polychrome Embroidered Silk Panel, China, XIXth Century
Rare and Old Large Polychrome Embroidered Silk Panel, China, XIXth Century

Rare and Old Large Polychrome Embroidered Silk Panel, China, XIXth Century

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

A Rooster and a Pheasant in bright silk colors are fighting over a choice territory where the two Phasianidae, beaks wide open, let us imagine the cacophony of their hoarse and shril...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

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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Antique Early 1900s Mongolian Chinese Export Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Famille Rose of Elephant Form Joss or Candlestick
Chinese Famille Rose of Elephant Form Joss or Candlestick

Chinese Famille Rose of Elephant Form Joss or Candlestick

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

This piece is beautifully shaped in the form of a caparisoned elephant, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture representing strength, wisdom, good fortune, and protection.

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Antique 1870s Chinese Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

Certified Natural Jade Gourd Bottle Chinese Xian Immortals Drop Diamond Earrings
Certified Natural Jade Gourd Bottle Chinese Xian Immortals Drop Diamond Earrings

Certified Natural Jade Gourd Bottle Chinese Xian Immortals Drop Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

Stunning jade earrings in Gourd Bottle Shape is a symbol of the Chinese Xian immortals. Dangled by various shapes of links, circular and oval white gold links covered in glistening d...

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2010s Chinese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Chinese Blue Porcelain Necklace
Vintage Chinese Blue Porcelain Necklace

Vintage Chinese Blue Porcelain Necklace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is the most common style for this type of necklace with the classic blue-and-white porcelain, which mimics the well-known qinghua (blue-and-white) porcelain that has been produc...

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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Set Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Se Asia Chinese Porcelain
Set Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Se Asia Chinese Porcelain

Set Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Se Asia Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large dish with similar ruyi design is pictured in; Ströber, symbols on chinese porcelain, page 224-225. Condition Blue bowl with line and some mini lines (firing flaws) to base ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Each corner of the field contains circular motifs echoing Chinese cosmological symbols, while the center medallion draws the eye inward with stylized botanic forms that hint at etern...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

The dragon, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture representing strength, good luck, and imperial power, is playfully hidden among cavernous dark clouds.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Angel Wings and Chinese Junk Boat Charm, 1950
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Angel Wings and Chinese Junk Boat Charm, 1950

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Angel Wings and Chinese Junk Boat Charm, 1950

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this meaningful charm features intricately detailed angel wings alongside a Chinese junk boat, blending powerful symbols of guidance, protection, and jour...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating
Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating

Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The Pavilion, with its blend of Indian, Chinese, and Gothic elements, became a symbol of the Prince’s extravagant taste.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating
Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating

Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The Pavilion, with its blend of Indian, Chinese, and Gothic elements, became a symbol of the Prince’s extravagant taste.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Late 19th Century Bogu Period Chinese Vase Lamps
Pair of Large Late 19th Century Bogu Period Chinese Vase Lamps

Pair of Large Late 19th Century Bogu Period Chinese Vase Lamps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The vases have double turquoise foo dog handles and display a large variety of Chinese luck symbols, including botanical, animal, floral and other nature motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Planters on Wood Bases, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Planters on Wood Bases, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Planters on Wood Bases, 19th Century

Located in El Monte, CA

The urns have a soft blueish green background and are hand painted with intricate designs featuring floral arrangements, vases and other symbols typical of Chinese export porcelain w...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp
19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp

19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

In the Chinese culture cranes are the symbols of longevity.

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Antique 1880s Chinese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Gold and Spinel Crane Motif Hair Ornaments, 17th c
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Gold and Spinel Crane Motif Hair Ornaments, 17th c

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Gold and Spinel Crane Motif Hair Ornaments, 17th c

Located in Austin, TX

Cranes are highly significant in Chinese culture. They are a symbol of longevity, and are often seen on items meant for birthday celebrations.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Chinese Hand-Painted Cranes Painting on Silk.
Chinese Hand-Painted Cranes Painting on Silk.

Chinese Hand-Painted Cranes Painting on Silk.

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

The crane is an auspicious symbol in Chinese art, traditionally associated with longevity, good fortune and prosperity.

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Antique 1760s Paintings

Materials

Brass

Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair
Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair

Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Each chair is stamped with the Chinese symbol and pearl dot. ST1231 The body chair by Jim Warren It is recognized that modern design has disregarded meaningful and symbolic detai...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase

Located in Danville, CA

A group of different colored bats represent the wish of prosperity in Chinese culture. Surrounding the bats are branches bearing full ripe peaches, extending from a Chinese longevity...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Located in London, GB

Of an impressive size and depicting an important symbol of Chinese culture, this tree model can be displayed, for example, on one’s console table.

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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020
21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020

21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020

Located in Firenze, IT

For the Chinese, it is a symbol of purity and profound spirituality.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and  Base Without Lampshade
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and  Base Without Lampshade

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and Base Without Lampshade

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The symbolism of the various elements is deeply rooted in Chinese culture: • The Phoenix: A symbol of the Empress and beauty, the phoenix is also an emblem of peace and order.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

1910 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Rose Pink & Floral Design
1910 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Rose Pink & Floral Design

1910 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Rose Pink & Floral Design

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

A distinctive circular Chinese longevity symbol adds cultural significance, while the open design creates an elegant sense of balance and tranquility.

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Early 20th Century More Carpets

Materials

Wool

1975 original poster "China bij Vroom & Dreesmann"
1975 original poster "China bij Vroom & Dreesmann"

1975 original poster "China bij Vroom & Dreesmann"

Located in PARIS, FR

The poster’s design is dominated by a large, vividly red Chinese lantern, a universally recognized symbol of Chinese festivals and celebrations.

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Located in New York, NY

This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

1975 original promotional poster "China bij Vroom & Dreesmann"
1975 original promotional poster "China bij Vroom & Dreesmann"

1975 original promotional poster "China bij Vroom & Dreesmann"

Located in PARIS, FR

The poster’s design is dominated by a large, vividly red Chinese lantern, a universally recognized symbol of Chinese festivals and celebrations.

Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Chinese Sterling silver Lapis Dragon Hinged  Bangle Bracelet
Chinese Sterling silver Lapis Dragon Hinged  Bangle Bracelet

Chinese Sterling silver Lapis Dragon Hinged Bangle Bracelet

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Embrace the magic of the East with our Charming Chinese Dragon Hinged Bangle, a symbol of strength and good luck.

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20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Chinese Shou Longevity Necklace
Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Chinese Shou Longevity Necklace

Alex Jona Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Chinese Shou Longevity Necklace

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, handcrafted in Italy, gold-plated sterling silver chain necklace featuring an openwork pendant inspired by the Chinese Shou symbol of longevity. The pen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug with Deer and Crane Figures
Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug with Deer and Crane Figures

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug with Deer and Crane Figures

Located in Atlanta, GA

Originally of Chinese origin, the symbols took on a secular presence within Tibetan art.

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Art Deco Style Floral Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
Chinese Art Deco Style Floral Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, India

Chinese Art Deco Style Floral Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, India

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This piece honors that legacy with a sweeping, luminous jade green field, a color historically revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of harmony and prosperity.

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.

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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.

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    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.