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14k MCM Round Chinese "Longevity" Cufflinks Circle Cut Men's Cufflinks, Pair
14k MCM Round Chinese "Longevity" Cufflinks Circle Cut Men's Cufflinks, Pair

14k MCM Round Chinese "Longevity" Cufflinks Circle Cut Men's Cufflinks, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A pair of vintage 14Kt yellow gold circular cuff-links cut out with the Chinese character symbol for longevity. Measurements: .75" Tall X .75" Wide X .75" Deep 6.65g 14K Gold Unit...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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

Porcelain Tower of Nanjing Pagoda – Ferrario Antique Chinese Architecture, 1815
Porcelain Tower of Nanjing Pagoda – Ferrario Antique Chinese Architecture, 1815

Porcelain Tower of Nanjing Pagoda – Ferrario Antique Chinese Architecture, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

In the background, a second pagoda is shown across a mountainous landscape, reinforcing the architectural traditions of tiered Buddhist towers that became iconic symbols of Chinese r...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Fu Dogs, known as guardians, are a significant symbol in Chinese culture, often associated with protection and power.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Large Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Foo Dog Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
Large Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Foo Dog Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Large Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Foo Dog Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian lions, have long been important protective symbols within Chinese art and architecture, traditionally representing strength, guardianship and...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Art Deco Style Square 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 celadon green field, a hue historically revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of harmony and renewal.

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate, Signed, 41cm Diameter
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate, Signed, 41cm Diameter

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate, Signed, 41cm Diameter

Located in CABA, AR

Its rarity, coupled with its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, make it a highly desirable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Chinese art and culture. As a sy...

Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Wind Chariot Merchant – Ferrario Costume Print, Hand-Colored c.1815
Chinese Wind Chariot Merchant – Ferrario Costume Print, Hand-Colored c.1815

Chinese Wind Chariot Merchant – Ferrario Costume Print, Hand-Colored c.1815

Located in Langweer, NL

European artists frequently depicted such wind-powered wheelbarrows as symbols of Chinese ingenuity, highlighting adaptive technologies developed long before industrial mechanization...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Believed to be Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Miniature Tripod Vase
Believed to be Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Miniature Tripod Vase

Believed to be Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Miniature Tripod Vase

Located in Seattle, WA

This miniature vessel likely served a decorative or altar purpose and reflects the enduring symbolism of nature and harmony in Chinese art. The butterfly, a symbol of joy and longevi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Paint

1950s Pepe Mendoza Chinese Letter Sculpture in Brass and Malachite Mexico
1950s Pepe Mendoza Chinese Letter Sculpture in Brass and Malachite Mexico

1950s Pepe Mendoza Chinese Letter Sculpture in Brass and Malachite Mexico

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a chinese sculpture symbol by Pepe Mendoza. Brass and malachite.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Circa 1900s Antique Chinese Asian Art Deco Rug - 7'2'' X 4'5''
Circa 1900s Antique Chinese Asian Art Deco Rug - 7'2'' X 4'5''

Circa 1900s Antique Chinese Asian Art Deco Rug - 7'2'' X 4'5''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Dragons, local art and ornamental objects are almost always a trademark of these productions. Some of the symbols used in Chinese rugs have taoist and buddhist religious origins.

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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Night on the Great Wall
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Night on the Great Wall

Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Night on the Great Wall

By Jia Yuan-Hua

Located in Paris, IDF

This work depicts the Great Wall at night. Plum blossom is a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. NOTE : The LINES was created by knife carving on oil material.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x10 from our Modern Classics collection recaptures an iconic, rare style of Chinese pictorial rugs. On the Design: The portrait depicts soaring Chinese d...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x10 from our Modern Classics collection recaptures an iconic, rare style of Chinese pictorial rugs. On the Design: The portrait depicts soaring Chinese d...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Signed Asian Bronze Dragon Vase - Pair
Antique Signed Asian Bronze Dragon Vase - Pair

Antique Signed Asian Bronze Dragon Vase - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Signed Asian Bronze Dragon Vase - Pair This pair of antique Asian bronze vases are decorated with sculpted Imperial royal dragons. The dragon in Chinese culture is a symbol ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Located in New York, NY

In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depiction of two side by side are meant to project ultimate longevity.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

Jade Bangle XL 75mm Interior Diameter Certified Untreated Fine Nephrite
Jade Bangle XL 75mm Interior Diameter Certified Untreated Fine Nephrite

Jade Bangle XL 75mm Interior Diameter Certified Untreated Fine Nephrite

Located in Northampton, MA

The surface of the bangle has been intricately carved with a repeating pattern composed of one of China's most ancient and enduring symbols: the ruyi.

Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles

Materials

Jade

Large Blue Porcelain Ginger Jar
Large Blue Porcelain Ginger Jar

Large Blue Porcelain Ginger Jar

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for ba...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps
Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps

Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The sides are adorned with vines and Chinese archaic symbols, creating a harmonious and visually captivating design.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Persimmon-Orange Glazed Pear Vase
Persimmon-Orange Glazed Pear Vase

Persimmon-Orange Glazed Pear Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

The gracefully curved form of this porcelain vase is enlivened by a vibrant orange glaze inspired by the persimmon, an auspicious symbol in Chinese art. The timeless form is known as...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Altar Table
19th Century Altar Table

19th Century Altar Table

$6,500Sale Price|33% Off

19th Century Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

The everted flanges pointing up in an open welcoming position. Chinese traditional art and customs are infused with symbols and habits that pertain to flowers, nature and the Moon.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Yarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Yarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Yarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

At the heart of this rug lies a mesmerizing interplay of motifs drawn from diverse cultural sources — Chinese fretwork, Central Asian tribal symbols, and Persian-influenced florals —...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apples in the garden, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Apples in the garden, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Apples in the garden, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Sergei Chernyakovsky

Located in Yardley, PA

When creating the painting, red, yellow, green colors were used. In China, apples are considered a symbol of wealth, health, and longevity.

Category

2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Pair of Japanese Edo Period Arita Ko-Imari Porcelain Dishes, circa 1730
Antique Pair of Japanese Edo Period Arita Ko-Imari Porcelain Dishes, circa 1730

Antique Pair of Japanese Edo Period Arita Ko-Imari Porcelain Dishes, circa 1730

Located in Nottingham, GB

At the centre is a prominent stylised motif derived from the Chinese Shou symbol associated with prosperity and longevity and known in Japan as Kotobuki.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Translucent Jadeite Guanyin on Dragon Figurine Sculpture
Rare Translucent Jadeite Guanyin on Dragon Figurine Sculpture

Rare Translucent Jadeite Guanyin on Dragon Figurine Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beneath her is a finely detailed dragon, an important symbol within Chinese culture traditionally associated with strength, wisdom, power and protection.

Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace, Mid Century, 1970s
Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace, Mid Century, 1970s

Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace, Mid Century, 1970s

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

The deeply carved sphere adorned with the Chinese long life symbol, "shou" This heirloom can be worn knotted as a choker, with the sphere at the bottom as a pendant or askew on the s...

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Qeelin Wulu 18K White Gold and Diamond Multi-Motif Bangle Bracelet
Qeelin Wulu 18K White Gold and Diamond Multi-Motif Bangle Bracelet

Qeelin Wulu 18K White Gold and Diamond Multi-Motif Bangle Bracelet

Located in Guangzhou, CN

The Wulu collection reinterprets the traditional Chinese gourd—a legendary symbol of good fortune, wealth, and positive energy—into a sleek, contemporary silhouette.

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2010s Bangles

Natural Green Jadeite and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold with Necklace
Natural Green Jadeite and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold with Necklace

Natural Green Jadeite and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold with Necklace

Located in Macau, MO

The gourd, homophonic to "Fu Lu" (blessing and prosperity) in Chinese, is a beautiful symbol of good fortune and wealth.

Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Peking Rug, Four Auspicious Animals on Camel, c.1900, 4'4"×2'2" - 1N135
Antique Peking Rug, Four Auspicious Animals on Camel, c.1900, 4'4"×2'2" - 1N135

Antique Peking Rug, Four Auspicious Animals on Camel, c.1900, 4'4"×2'2" - 1N135

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The field is set on a warm camel/gold ground and carries the complete program of the four great Chinese auspicious animals: a qilin (the Chinese unicorn — symbol of longevity and the...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s-1980s Wedgwood Kutani Crane 21-Piece Coffee Service
1970s-1980s Wedgwood Kutani Crane 21-Piece Coffee Service

1970s-1980s Wedgwood Kutani Crane 21-Piece Coffee Service

By Wedgwood

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The present service bears the classic late-20th-century Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp with the registered trademark symbol, “Bone China,” “Made in England,” the pattern name and R...

Category

20th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 14kt Red Jadeite Fish Pendant Necklace, 19th Century, Unisex
Antique 14kt Red Jadeite Fish Pendant Necklace, 19th Century, Unisex

Antique 14kt Red Jadeite Fish Pendant Necklace, 19th Century, Unisex

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Symbolism & MeaningThe fish motif is a traditional symbol in Chinese culture representing abundance, prosperity, and wealth.

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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Large Lucky Chinoiserie Elephant Plant Stand in Oxblood and Polychrome Glaze
Large Lucky Chinoiserie Elephant Plant Stand in Oxblood and Polychrome Glaze

Large Lucky Chinoiserie Elephant Plant Stand in Oxblood and Polychrome Glaze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The underside and decorative panels feature stylized Chinese-inspired symbols associated with longevity, prosperity, and good fortune, further enhancing its decorative appeal.

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

GIA Certified Large Carved Jadeite Jade Fei Cui Boy Turtle Yellow Gold Pendant
GIA Certified Large Carved Jadeite Jade Fei Cui Boy Turtle Yellow Gold Pendant

GIA Certified Large Carved Jadeite Jade Fei Cui Boy Turtle Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

The relief carving depicts a laughing boy — a classical symbol of good fortune, happiness, and prosperity — holding a fish above a turtle, both of which are deeply auspicious symbols...

Category

1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Rare and Supperb Korean Morijang Chests with Bamboo Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Pair Rare and Supperb Korean Morijang Chests with Bamboo Inlays Joseon Dynasty

Pair Rare and Supperb Korean Morijang Chests with Bamboo Inlays Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bamboos grow in the southern part of Korean Peninsular and like in China, they were beloved as symbols of moral integrity and strength.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

S.T. Dupont “Dragon Impérial” One-of-One Nephrite Jade Fountain Pen, France.
S.T. Dupont “Dragon Impérial” One-of-One Nephrite Jade Fountain Pen, France.

S.T. Dupont “Dragon Impérial” One-of-One Nephrite Jade Fountain Pen, France.

By S.T. Dupont

Located in Tarzana, CA

The dragon, revered in Japanese and Chinese culture as a protector, guardian of prosperity, and symbol of divine authority, would have held profound cultural significance for the ori...

Category

2010s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Gold, Other

PHOENIX BIRD Lithograph Portrait, Woman, Exotic Bird, Classic Mythology, Pop Art
PHOENIX BIRD Lithograph Portrait, Woman, Exotic Bird, Classic Mythology, Pop Art

PHOENIX BIRD Lithograph Portrait, Woman, Exotic Bird, Classic Mythology, Pop Art

By Peter Max

Located in Union City, NJ

The first references to the bird date back over 3,000 years BC. In ancient China, the phoenix was a symbol of immortality. The phoenix is a legendary bird mentioned in Greek, Roman, ...

Category

1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Terracotta Bust of "Chih Fan Han Yang" by Jean Mich
Terracotta Bust of "Chih Fan Han Yang" by Jean Mich

Terracotta Bust of "Chih Fan Han Yang" by Jean Mich

By Jean Mich

Located in Montreal, QC

On the lower left hand corner, it has a Chinese character symbol. On the back of the bust, it is inscribed with the Susse Freres Paris Foundry mark and France.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Eighteen Karat White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist
Eighteen Karat White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist

Eighteen Karat White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

Bamboo is a plant that has deep symbolic meaning in many cultures, particularly in Asia. In Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of strength, resilience, and flexibility.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug

Located in New York, NY

The visual center features a bold, diamond-shaped medallion flanked by two grand elliptical medallions filled with floral sprays and stylized Chinese shou symbols (representing longe...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Set of Six Snake Buttons Marble 9 karat Gold Gilt Metal Good Luck
Antique Set of Six Snake Buttons Marble 9 karat Gold Gilt Metal Good Luck

Antique Set of Six Snake Buttons Marble 9 karat Gold Gilt Metal Good Luck

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The weight indicated in the listing is that of the buttons without the fitted box. In Chinese iconography snakes are a symbol of good luck.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Gilt Metal, Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal

Imperial Ruby Laughing Buddha with Children Massive Carved Ruby & Gold Vermeil
Imperial Ruby Laughing Buddha with Children Massive Carved Ruby & Gold Vermeil

Imperial Ruby Laughing Buddha with Children Massive Carved Ruby & Gold Vermeil

Located in Tarzana, CA

The Buddha’s serene laughter and the playful movement of the children evoke blessings of fortune, prosperity, happiness, and long life, a cherished symbol in Chinese culture and a re...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Other

Bamboo Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat White Gold N1 by the Artist
Bamboo Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat White Gold N1 by the Artist

Bamboo Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat White Gold N1 by the Artist

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

Bamboo is a plant that has deep symbolic meaning in many cultures, particularly in Asia. In Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of strength, resilience, and flexibility.

Category

2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

“Irises”
“Irises”

“Irises”, Circa 1990

$360Sale Price|20% Off

“Irises”

Located in Southampton, NY

Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida collector. In China, the iris is a symbol of spring, vitality, and change.

Category

1990s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Fabric

Shanghai Pastoral, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Shanghai Pastoral, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Shanghai Pastoral, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Igor Shulman

Located in Yardley, PA

The picture sounds very metaphorical. As a symbol of the resurgent China. As a symbol of tomorrow's freedom.

Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Certified Red Jadeite Jade Peace Pendant with Diamond Bail in 18K White Gold
Certified Red Jadeite Jade Peace Pendant with Diamond Bail in 18K White Gold

Certified Red Jadeite Jade Peace Pendant with Diamond Bail in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

The rectangular form follows the classic Peace Pendant (No-Event Pendant) tradition, cherished in Chinese culture as a symbol of harmony, balance, and protection from misfortune.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue
Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue

Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue

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 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Eclipse Lo, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Yellow
Eclipse Lo, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Yellow

Eclipse Lo, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Yellow

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 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Midcentury Jade Matte Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp
Midcentury Jade Matte Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp

Midcentury Jade Matte Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Jade matte glaze ceramic ginger jar lamp on ebonized wood base. Solid brass Chinese "Double Happiness" symbol finial and hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Modern Silver Necklace with Large Hand Pendent William Spratling
Mexican Modern Silver Necklace with Large Hand Pendent William Spratling

Mexican Modern Silver Necklace with Large Hand Pendent William Spratling

By William Spratling

Located in Atlanta, GA

In the center of the other palm, there is a Taichi diagram showing ying and yang with the matching inlays. The ancient Chinese Taoism symbol marks the harmony of opposite forces and ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako
Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako

Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako

Located in PARIS, FR

The saya pattern (or sayagata) is composed by Chinese svastikas. This symbol linked to Buddhism, mean intelligence, power and peace.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Alex Jona Long and Happy Life Blu Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Alex Jona Long and Happy Life Blu Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Alex Jona Long and Happy Life Blu Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection “Long & happy Life”, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks with blue enamel . Chinese luck bringer symbol since the time of emperors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Japanese Kobako box in the form of a furoshiki present in gold and black lacquer
Japanese Kobako box in the form of a furoshiki present in gold and black lacquer

Japanese Kobako box in the form of a furoshiki present in gold and black lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

The saya (or sayagata) pattern is composed of Chinese swastikas. This symbol, linked to Buddhism, represents qualities of intelligence, strength and peace.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The Eight Treasures are auspicious symbols popular in Chinese art. They consist of flaming pearls, double lozenges, corals, ruyi scepters, ingots, stone chimes, rhinoceros horns, an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

A Rare Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
A Rare Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty

A Rare Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology, often considered a symbol of power and authority.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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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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    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.