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Emperor Empress Chinese Scatter Size 20th Century Rug
Emperor Empress Chinese Scatter Size 20th Century Rug

Emperor Empress Chinese Scatter Size 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

A third quarter of the 20th century Chinese Emperor Empress Chinese pictorial conversation rug.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Portraits of a Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese Ink and Color on Paper
Portraits of a Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese Ink and Color on Paper

Portraits of a Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese Ink and Color on Paper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Portraits of a Ming dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese ink and color on paper, Measures: Framed: Height 50 in. (127 cm.), width 31.5 in. (80.01 cm.)

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20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues
Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues

Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Statues are 100% hand made and hand carved with paint and gilt on them.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of figurines represents Chinese Emperor and empress from the Qing Dynasty, These hand-painted porcelain statues are typically crafted in the Wucai (five-color) style, featu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.
Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China Oil on canvas laid to board, in original black lacquered and giltwood frame China Trade, likely Hong Kong or Cant...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Located in Delray Beach, FL

multi dimensional hand carved and hand painted wall hanging Depicting a Chinese Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Except...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Emperor and Empress Sculptures - 2 Pieces
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Emperor and Empress Sculptures - 2 Pieces

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Emperor and Empress Sculptures - 2 Pieces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exquisite pair of Chinese hand-painted porcelain emperor and empress sculptures, featuring intricate detailing and vibrant traditional attire.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Carved and Polychrome Chinese Figurines, Emperor and Empress
Large Carved and Polychrome Chinese Figurines, Emperor and Empress

Large Carved and Polychrome Chinese Figurines, Emperor and Empress

Located in Bradenton, FL

Impressive pair of large Chinese Carved and Polychromed Figurines that depict an elegant Emperor and Emperess in refined idealization and ceremonial presence. Each figure stands grac...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

3 Piece Chinese Fine Porcelain PreWar Figure "Empress with Two Attendants" C1935
3 Piece Chinese Fine Porcelain PreWar Figure "Empress with Two Attendants" C1935

3 Piece Chinese Fine Porcelain PreWar Figure "Empress with Two Attendants" C1935

Located in Incline Village, NV

Three piece Chinese famille rose fine quality porcelain ensemble set portraying a seated empress, flanked by a pair of attendants.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Emperor & Empress Figurines, Set of 2
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Emperor & Empress Figurines, Set of 2

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Emperor & Empress Figurines, Set of 2

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A gorgeous pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain figurines depicting an Emperor and Empress in richly detailed ceremonial dress, executed in the traditional blue and white Kangxi ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings
Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings

Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Immerse yourself in the regal allure of Chinese history with this captivating pair of framed reverse glass paintings depicting a Chinese Emperor and Empress.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass

20th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting Emperor Empress Oil Canvas 31"
20th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting Emperor Empress Oil Canvas 31"

20th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait Painting Emperor Empress Oil Canvas 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

20th Century Chinese ancestor portrait painting on canvas. Depicts a Qing Dynasty male and female figure dressed as an emperor and empress in red red robes decorated with cranes, sea...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress

Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress

Located in Atlanta, GA

Faux ivory figure of Empress seated on her throne. Wearing a hat and a long pearl necklace, the Empress is seated on a claw-footed throne with a meditative expression on her serene a...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures
Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures

Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Empress Fu Dogs cloisonné. Each figure is shown seated on top of a mythical beast, one holding a flowering vase and one holding a ruyi scepter, decorated with brightly colore...

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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque
Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque

Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque

Located in Bastogne, BE

This is a spectacular set of hand-painted wooden wall panels in chinoiserie style representing the Emperor and Empress of the Qing Dynasty. Hand-carved jade stone and hand-paint...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Jade

Western European Silk Tufted Rug, Luxury Empress Collection, Limited Edition
Western European Silk Tufted Rug, Luxury Empress Collection, Limited Edition

Western European Silk Tufted Rug, Luxury Empress Collection, Limited Edition

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Western European Silk Tufted Rug, Luxury Empress Collection, Limited Edition The Elegance of Sovereignty — The Princess Olga Composition This luxury contemporary tufted wool rug and ...

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2010s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Custom Royal Silk Rug "Empress Olga"  Imperial Park Medallion Luxury Carpet
Custom Royal Silk Rug "Empress Olga"  Imperial Park Medallion Luxury Carpet

Custom Royal Silk Rug "Empress Olga" Imperial Park Medallion Luxury Carpet

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Imperial Vista — The Empress Olga Silk Composition This luxury contemporary tufted rug, entitled "EMPRESS OLGA," is a breathtaking masterpiece of the Empress Collection. Designed...

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2010s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Paintings of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Reverse Glass, 1940s, Pair
Paintings of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Reverse Glass, 1940s, Pair

Paintings of Chinese Ancestral Portraits Reverse Glass, 1940s, Pair

By Maitland Smith, Gumps, Marshall Fields, Kutani Studio, James Mont

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of reverse hand painted on glass of Chinese Emperor and Empress portrait paintings, circa 1940s.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Glass

Federal Elegance: Chinese Export Soup Tureen for the American Market
Federal Elegance: Chinese Export Soup Tureen for the American Market

Federal Elegance: Chinese Export Soup Tureen for the American Market

Located in Downingtown, PA

After gaining independence, American merchants, no longer constrained by British trade laws, quickly entered the lucrative China Trade. The first American vessel to sail to Canton, t...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou

Located in Miami, FL

The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

The Emperor’s Banquet: A Handwoven Beauvais-Style Tapestry of Imperial Splendor
The Emperor’s Banquet: A Handwoven Beauvais-Style Tapestry of Imperial Splendor

The Emperor’s Banquet: A Handwoven Beauvais-Style Tapestry of Imperial Splendor

By Beauvais Royal Manufactory, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer

Located in Dallas, TX

At the heart of this richly detailed composition, the Chinese emperor and empress share a tranquil meal, attended by a court of servants and musicians.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Giclée Print with Glitter, 'Wu Zetian', 2022
Abstract Giclée Print with Glitter, 'Wu Zetian', 2022

Abstract Giclée Print with Glitter, 'Wu Zetian', 2022

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst’s ‘Wu Zetian’ is laminated giclée print on aluminum composite panel with glitter, and is one in a series of five mesmerizing prints in ‘The Empresses’ series. ‘Wu Zetian...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Glitter, Giclée

Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah
Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

Located in PARIS, FR

He perfected the polychromy of his works by sending to the Salon of 1863 the bust of an "Algerian Jewish Woman" in enameled bronze, onyx and porphyry; in 1864 a “Young Mulatto” in br...

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1850s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Water Melon Tourmaline 32.66 Carat Green And Red Natural Maginificient Loose Gem
Water Melon Tourmaline 32.66 Carat Green And Red Natural Maginificient Loose Gem

Water Melon Tourmaline 32.66 Carat Green And Red Natural Maginificient Loose Gem

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

In spite of its American roots, tourmaline’s biggest market at the time was in China. Much of the pink and red tourmaline from San Diego County in California was shipped to China bec...

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2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Trio of Asian Costumed Women Sculptures by Lee Menichetti 1970s
Trio of Asian Costumed Women Sculptures by Lee Menichetti 1970s

Trio of Asian Costumed Women Sculptures by Lee Menichetti 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Lee Menichetti, (1931 - 1997) New York & Palm Beach, well known mid-century artist known for his theatre related art.These sculptures are made of hand bent brass and hand painted...

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Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Green Tourmaline mounted in original design acrylic base
Green Tourmaline mounted in original design acrylic base

Green Tourmaline mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

It can be presented in practically all colors, from colorless to black, passing through brown or yellow, red, blue, pink and green, predominantly dark green and pink shades. It is...

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Tourmaline

Pair of "Chinoiserie" Pelmets, France, circa 1870
Pair of "Chinoiserie" Pelmets, France, circa 1870

Pair of "Chinoiserie" Pelmets, France, circa 1870

Located in PARIS, FR

This taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III's French...

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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wood

"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885
"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885

"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

The roots of the artistic movement known as “Japanism” not only came from Japanese art, but also from Chinese art. Following the Franco-English military campaign led in 1860 against ...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix
Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix

Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix

Located in Knivsta, SE

They also represent Celestial and Imperial authority, as well as the wedding bliss of the Emperor och Empress, as they do in China. Wear consistent with age and use.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady

Located in PARIS, FR

He perfected the polychromy of his works by sending to the Salon of 1863 the bust of an "Algerian Jewish Woman" in enameled bronze, onyx and porphyry; in 1864 a “Young Mulatto” in br...

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1860s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Extraordinary Estate Yvel Multi-Colored Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Extraordinary Estate Yvel Multi-Colored Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

Extraordinary Estate Yvel Multi-Colored Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

By Yvel

Located in New York, NY

Pearls were and continue to be the most valuable of jewels- well documented in Royal portraits - Queen Elizabeth I, King Ferdinand V, Indian Majarajas, Chinese Empresses, Elizabeth T...

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Early 2000s Israeli Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in PARIS, FR

Following the Franco-English military Campaign led in 1860 against the Imperial army in China, the French troops of Napoleon III brought back from the Summer Palace, a part of the Ch...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in PARIS, FR

Indeed, this taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880

By Perret et Vibert

Located in PARIS, FR

Following the Franco-English military campaign led in 1860 against the Imperial army in China, the French troops of Napoleon III brought back from the Summer Palace, a part of the Ch...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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Emperor and Empress Dolls
Emperor and Empress Dolls

Emperor and Empress Dolls

Unavailable

H 16 in W 5 in D 3 in

Emperor and Empress Dolls

Located in Milton, DE

I have always had a fascinationfor Asian Antiquity. It is a culture of mystery, honor, and history. I purchased these dolls for a showhouse that I did in Montclair Nj in the 90's. Th...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Fabric

Chinese Antique Long Narrow Console Table
Chinese Antique Long Narrow Console Table

Chinese Antique Long Narrow Console Table

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 101 in D 13 in

Chinese Antique Long Narrow Console Table

Located in SOMIS, CA

Hand carved scrolls feathers out gracefully symbolizing the Phoenix, the sign of the Chinese empress. Solid single board table top is secured via solid construction via double tenons...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Reverse Painted on Glass Table Screens in Rosewood, late 20th C.
Pair of Chinese Reverse Painted on Glass Table Screens in Rosewood, late 20th C.

Pair of Chinese Reverse Painted on Glass Table Screens in Rosewood, late 20th C.

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

A pair of large panels/ screens, painted on glass of the Emperor and Empress of China. Frames are rosewood and each panel slides into decorative rosewood stands.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Rosewood

Enairo 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Enairo 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings

Enairo 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings

Unavailable

W 1.58 in L 2.76 in

Enairo 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings

By Ena Iro

Located in Geneva, CH

The Leizu Collection: This collection is inspired by Leizu, the legendary Chinese empress who, according to legend, discovered sericulture and invented the silk loom in the 27th cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Enairo 18k Rose Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
Enairo 18k Rose Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings

Enairo 18k Rose Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings

Unavailable

W 1.58 in L 2.76 in

Enairo 18k Rose Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings

By Ena Iro

Located in Geneva, CH

The Leizu Collection: This collection is inspired by Leizu, the legendary Chinese empress who, according to legend, discovered sericulture and invented the silk loom in the 27th cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Enairo Green Titanium Drop Earrings
Enairo Green Titanium Drop Earrings

Enairo Green Titanium Drop Earrings

Unavailable

W 1.58 in L 2.76 in

Enairo Green Titanium Drop Earrings

By Ena Iro

Located in Geneva, CH

The Leizu Collection: This collection is inspired by Leizu, the legendary Chinese empress who, according to legend, discovered sericulture and invented the silk loom in the 27th cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Titanium

Enairo Purple Titanium Drop Earrings
Enairo Purple Titanium Drop Earrings

Enairo Purple Titanium Drop Earrings

Unavailable

W 1.58 in L 2.76 in

Enairo Purple Titanium Drop Earrings

By Ena Iro

Located in Geneva, CH

The Leizu Collection: This collection is inspired by Leizu, the legendary Chinese empress who, according to legend, discovered sericulture and invented the silk loom in the 27th cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Titanium

Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings
Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings

Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings

Unavailable

H 0.71 in W 0.71 in D 0.63 in Dm 0.71 in L 2.13 in

Orange Spessartite Garnet, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings

Located in Princeton, NJ

The Inspiration: “I was inspired by the traditional Chinese headdress known as the Fengguan, or phoenix crown, that was worn by Ming Dynasty empresses.

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2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emperor and Empress Chinese Paintings
Emperor and Empress Chinese Paintings

Emperor and Empress Chinese Paintings

Located in San Francisco, CA

Emperor and Empress Chinese Paintings Painting dimensions 22" wide x 42.25" high Silk dimensions 26.5" wide x 63.5" high Frame dimensions 30.5" wide x 67.75" high Good vintage co...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues
Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues

Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Statues are 100% hand made and hand carved with paint and gilt on them.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Wood

Chinese Emperor and Empress Large Scale Porcelain Figures
Chinese Emperor and Empress Large Scale Porcelain Figures

Chinese Emperor and Empress Large Scale Porcelain Figures

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chinese emperor & empress large scale porcelain figures early to mid-20th century A fantastic pair of high quality hand painted porcelain figures of a Chinese Emperor and Empress....

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Emperor and Empress Lamps
Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Emperor and Empress Lamps

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Emperor and Empress Lamps

Located in West Hartford, CT

Gorgeous pair of vintage famille rose Chinese Emperor and Empress porcelain statues turned into table lamps.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Silk

19th Century Antique Chinese Watercolor of an Imperial Empress
19th Century Antique Chinese Watercolor of an Imperial Empress

19th Century Antique Chinese Watercolor of an Imperial Empress

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Magnificent hand painted highly detailed Chinese watercolor of an Imperial Empress. The vibrant color of the sitting empress in extravagant clothing with an old silk border framed la...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Plexiglass, Hardwood, Paper

Ceramic Chinese Emperor and Empress Wall Figurines, Late Qing Period
Ceramic Chinese Emperor and Empress Wall Figurines, Late Qing Period

Ceramic Chinese Emperor and Empress Wall Figurines, Late Qing Period

Located in Islamabad, PK

Ceramic Chinese Emperor and Empress wall Figurines, Late Qing Period A gorgeous pair of Antique hand painted Famille Rose Qing Dynasty Emperor and Empress Statues.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Pair of Large Chinese Shoushan Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Pair of Large Chinese Shoushan Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Pair of Large Chinese Shoushan Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Located in Bristol, GB

THREE DIMENSIONAL HAND-CARVED SEMI PRECIOUS STONE PICTURES Depicting a Qing Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Originating from the Shoushan region of Fujian Province in China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone

Fine 19th Century Chinese School Watercolour - The Empress
Fine 19th Century Chinese School Watercolour - The Empress

Fine 19th Century Chinese School Watercolour - The Empress

Located in Corsham, GB

A very fine 19th century Chinese School portrait of a regal Empress, beautifully executed in watercolour with details carefully picked out body colour.

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely painted example dates to the early 20th century and depicts the Empress Dowager Cixi, who effectively controlled the Chinese government from 1861 until her death in 1908.

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Early 20th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

1980s Pair of Chinese Paintings on Glass of Emperor and Empress
1980s Pair of Chinese Paintings on Glass of Emperor and Empress

1980s Pair of Chinese Paintings on Glass of Emperor and Empress

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s pair of Chinese paintings on glass of emperor and empress.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique pair of Chinese reverse painted pictures, the Emperor and Empress C 1920
Antique pair of Chinese reverse painted pictures, the Emperor and Empress C 1920

Antique pair of Chinese reverse painted pictures, the Emperor and Empress C 1920

Located in Central England, GB

Both pictures show very similar images, one of the Emperor and the other of the Empress both wearing fabulous elaborately decorated silk gowns.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Carved Emperor and Empress Artwork Panels Made of Rosewood and Resin
Chinese Carved Emperor and Empress Artwork Panels Made of Rosewood and Resin

Chinese Carved Emperor and Empress Artwork Panels Made of Rosewood and Resin

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of two Chinese carved ancestral portraits on wood panels depicting an emperor and empress.

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Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

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H 26.75 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

In this petite kite entitled “Empress and Dragon,” Thompson layers decorative Chinese prints to create a spirited abstract landscape.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Pair of Large Original Chinoiserie Emperor and Empress Paintings
Pair of Large Original Chinoiserie Emperor and Empress Paintings

Pair of Large Original Chinoiserie Emperor and Empress Paintings

By Solcher-Marin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This impressive pair of original art (circa 1960) is from a uber chic Palm Springs residence professionally designed in Hollywood Regency theme with best of the best furniture and ar...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Four Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Court Attendants
Four Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Court Attendants

Four Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Court Attendants

Located in Dallas, TX

The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690-705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Emperor Figures
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Emperor Figures

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Emperor Figures

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of early 20th century Chinese carved and painted wood figures. These Chinese Emperor and Empress figures have been carved in great detail and feature their original paint whic...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Beads

Vintage Carved Coral Phoenix & Sapphire Dramatic Large 18k Gold Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Carved Coral Phoenix & Sapphire Dramatic Large 18k Gold Cuff Bracelet

Vintage Carved Coral Phoenix & Sapphire Dramatic Large 18k Gold Cuff Bracelet

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

From time immemorial, the Phoenix represents rebirth and is a symbol of the Chinese empress. Making for a bold statement, this heirloom recently came to us from the family of a well ...

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection
Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection

Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

An avid historian with a particular interest in women's history led her to study Empress Wu Zeitan of China, whom was often referred to as a "dragon lady" during her tumultuous reign.

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2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely painted example dates to the early 20th century and depicts the Empress Dowager Cixi, who effectively controlled the Chinese government from 1861 until her death in 1908.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid 20th Century Chinese Portraits of Emperor & Empress Watercolor on Silk
Mid 20th Century Chinese Portraits of Emperor & Empress Watercolor on Silk

Mid 20th Century Chinese Portraits of Emperor & Empress Watercolor on Silk

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Stunning pair of vintage hand painted watercolor on silk portraits depicting a Chinese Emperor and Empress. They are wearing highly detailed robes in shades of aqua and terra cotta.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Pair Antique Emperor & Empress Figure Figurine Statue Hand Painted Qing Dynasty
Pair Antique Emperor & Empress Figure Figurine Statue Hand Painted Qing Dynasty

Pair Antique Emperor & Empress Figure Figurine Statue Hand Painted Qing Dynasty

Located in Wayne, NJ

Sold as a Pair. Antique emperor and empress figure figurine statue hand \painted 12.5" Qing Dynasty. This is an old pair of Asian Figurines. They are heavy, so believe they must be s...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Period Pottery Offering Covered Vessel with Lotus
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Period Pottery Offering Covered Vessel with Lotus

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Period Pottery Offering Covered Vessel with Lotus

Located in Miami, FL

The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse
China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse

China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse

Located in Miami, FL

The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Offering Vessel With 8 Lotus Petals in Earthenware
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Offering Vessel With 8 Lotus Petals in Earthenware

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Offering Vessel With 8 Lotus Petals in Earthenware

Located in Miami, FL

The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Lladro Retired Figurines of Chinese Nobleman and Noblewoman
Lladro Retired Figurines of Chinese Nobleman and Noblewoman

Lladro Retired Figurines of Chinese Nobleman and Noblewoman

By Lladro

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a pair of extremely rare, valuable and highly desired Lladro retired figurines of Chinese Nobleman and Noblewoman, also known as the Chinese Emperor and Empress.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Long Narrow Table, Saffron Lacquer, Single Board
Antique Long Narrow Table, Saffron Lacquer, Single Board

Antique Long Narrow Table, Saffron Lacquer, Single Board

Located in Somis, CA

The motif symbolizes the Phoenix, the sign of the Chinese empress. Solid, single board makes the tabletop.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter
Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter

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H 12.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter

Located in Somis, CA

A ruyi scepter was traditionally held by the Chinese empress to grant wishes.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases
Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases

Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of pale cream/white glazed Chinese vases or ginger jars with blue painted decoration in the form of the longevity symbol from the late Qing dynasty period of the last Empress Do...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Pottery

HERMES natural cashmere silk COUP DE GALA 140 Shawl Scarf Jaune Vieux Rose
HERMES natural cashmere silk COUP DE GALA 140 Shawl Scarf Jaune Vieux Rose

HERMES natural cashmere silk COUP DE GALA 140 Shawl Scarf Jaune Vieux Rose

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This five-seater carriage, commissioned in 1894 by the Chinese empress Cixi from the highly respected Parisian house of Mühlbacher, impressed its contemporaries with its originality.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Chinese Empress Umbrella Catch
Chinese Empress Umbrella Catch

Chinese Empress Umbrella Catch

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H 18.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Chinese Empress Umbrella Catch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Red umbrella catch with Chinese Empress and gold key detail.

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20th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Emperor and Empress
Chinese Emperor and Empress

Chinese Emperor and Empress

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H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in

Chinese Emperor and Empress

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese blue and white hand painted ceramic emperor and empress statues, seated on thrones, finely detailed, late Qing Dynasty, Shanxi Province

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Chinese Emperor & Empress Scrolls
Pair of Large Chinese Emperor & Empress Scrolls

Pair of Large Chinese Emperor & Empress Scrolls

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of Chinese ancester hand-painted on rice paper on silk scrolls, (portrait of Emperor and Empress Gao Zong on throne and in full dress, Ching Dynasty 1688-1716) Purchased from ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Silk

Pair of Chinese Emperor and Empress Scrolls
Pair of Chinese Emperor and Empress Scrolls

Pair of Chinese Emperor and Empress Scrolls

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of Chinese hand-painted scrolls of Emperor Qianlong and Empress seated on thrones in full court dress.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Wood

Very Large Pair of Chinese Carved and Polychrome Bone Emperor & Empress Figures
Very Large Pair of Chinese Carved and Polychrome Bone Emperor & Empress Figures

Very Large Pair of Chinese Carved and Polychrome Bone Emperor & Empress Figures

Located in Miami, FL

Very large pair of Chinese carved and polychrome bone Emperor and Empress figures; each standing figure is well carved and richly colored on hexagonal bases (width: 12" depth: 10") u...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Pair of 18th c. Chinese Emperor & Empress Watercolors and Ink on Paper (K128)
Pair of 18th c. Chinese Emperor & Empress Watercolors and Ink on Paper (K128)

Pair of 18th c. Chinese Emperor & Empress Watercolors and Ink on Paper (K128)

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Early Chinese Emperor & Empress watercolors and ink on paper, each seated and wearing ceremonial robes with 1st rank badges.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Paper

Schumann China Empress Dresden Flowers Pattern 59-Piece Set Service for 12 +/-
Schumann China Empress Dresden Flowers Pattern 59-Piece Set Service for 12 +/-

Schumann China Empress Dresden Flowers Pattern 59-Piece Set Service for 12 +/-

By Schumann's Porzellan Manufaktur

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

Schumann China empress Dresden flowers pattern 59-piece set service for 12 +/- in great condition free from chips, cracks, breaks, stains, or discoloration and with only a minimum...

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Mid-20th Century German Tableware

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original CITES certificate for export and re-export, Swiss CITES Management Authority, date of issue 05.07.2018, certificate number 18CH065711. The original certificate will be provi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor Chairs
Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor Chairs

Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor Chairs

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H 38 in W 24.5 in D 19 in

Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor Chairs

Located in Wainscott, NY

Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor and Empress Chairs with original custom seals, excellently carved

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING
CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING

CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING

Located in San Francisco, CA

A SUPERB CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING OF THE EMPRESS OF CHINA.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Paintings

Chinese Antique Sectional Snack Box, 19th Century
Chinese Antique Sectional Snack Box, 19th Century

Chinese Antique Sectional Snack Box, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

A carved phoenix represents the lady's high status, as the phoenix is a symbol of the Chinese empress. Markings written in ink calligraphy translate to "Thorough Happiness".

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late Q'ing Pair of Fine Yellow Ground Double Gourd-Form Vases
Chinese Late Q'ing Pair of Fine Yellow Ground Double Gourd-Form Vases

Chinese Late Q'ing Pair of Fine Yellow Ground Double Gourd-Form Vases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The border at the base is painted with dominos, each of which has various numbers to the surface. Unmarked. The Empress Dowager Cixi effectively ruled China from 1861 to her deat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Enairo Dark Wood Drop Earrings
Enairo Dark Wood Drop Earrings

Enairo Dark Wood Drop Earrings

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W 1.58 in L 2.76 in

Enairo Dark Wood Drop Earrings

By Ena Iro

Located in Geneva, CH

The Leizu Collection: This collection is inspired by Leizu, the legendary Chinese empress who, according to legend, discovered sericulture and invented the silk loom in the 27th cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rhodium

An Order of Bling Jadeite and Diamond Ring with Baby Akoya Pearls
An Order of Bling Jadeite and Diamond Ring with Baby Akoya Pearls

An Order of Bling Jadeite and Diamond Ring with Baby Akoya Pearls

By An Order of Bling

Located in Singapore, SG

Collection: The Gem Made Me Do It Title: “The Jade Empress” Rings This pair of carved Jadeite rings are to be worn as a pair on index fingers, to recall a time where Chinese Empres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

4.22 Carat Diamond Maple Wood 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
4.22 Carat Diamond Maple Wood 18k White Gold Drop Earrings

4.22 Carat Diamond Maple Wood 18k White Gold Drop Earrings

By Ena Iro

Located in Geneva, CH

4.22 Carat Diamond Maple Wood 18k White Gold Drop Earrings These contemporary earrings are carved in Maple wood, mounted in 18k gold, set with 4.22 carats GVS white Dimonds The Lei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

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Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

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$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Miami, FL

Imperial Majesty: 19th-Century Ming Dynasty Emperor Silk Painting This exquisite silk painting, dating back to the 19th century, depicts a majestic Ming Dynasty emperor in all his r...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals
18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

$4,250 / set

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

Located in Downingtown, PA

Daoist Splendor: Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figures of Immortals, He Xiangu and Han Xiangz, Circa 1765-75 A striking and elaborately modeled pair of Chinese Export porce...

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Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qing Ceramic Sculptures  Pair of 19th Century Figures, 1880
Antique Chinese Qing Ceramic Sculptures  Pair of 19th Century Figures, 1880

Antique Chinese Qing Ceramic Sculptures Pair of 19th Century Figures, 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine pair of Chinese ceramic sculptures from the Qing dynasty, dating to around 1880. These figures are richly detailed and hand-painted in a striking palette of green, blue, white...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Official's Wife Painting on Linen Canvas
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Official's Wife Painting on Linen Canvas

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Official's Wife Painting on Linen Canvas

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period framed painting from the 19th century of an official's wife with bird-adorned buzi, painted on a linen canvas. Created in the North-Eastern province of ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood

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$12,212Sale Price / set|12% Off

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in

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By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Introducing the "Botanical Sirens" collection, a breathtaking trio of unique ceramic sculptures that blend human grace with the raw beauty of the natural world. This stunning ensembl...

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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the empress China you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, paper and wood, every empress China was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer empress China, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each empress China bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. John Aynsley, Michael Thompson Photographer and Schumann's Porzellan Manufaktur each produced at least one beautiful empress China that is worth considering.

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