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Very Rare Ewer of a Seated Monkey, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Very Rare Ewer of a Seated Monkey, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Very Rare Ewer of a Seated Monkey, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Size : 2...

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Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

'Deshima Island' Pattern Blue and White dish c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
'Deshima Island' Pattern Blue and White dish c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

'Deshima Island' Pattern Blue and White dish c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Referenc...

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Antique 1720s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Blue And White Teabowl And Saucer Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Blue And White Teabowl And Saucer Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Blue And White Teabowl And Saucer Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Tea set decorated with beautiful floral(Saucer) and oriental pattern(Tea Bowl) Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Ne...

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Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné
QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné

QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné

Located in Miami, FL

The Qing Dynasty Officially the Great Qing, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China), in...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Teapots with Cover from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Teapots with Cover from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Teapots with Cover from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Size : L...

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Antique 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

“huê Blue” Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, “imperial Intendance” (內府) Mark
“huê Blue” Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, “imperial Intendance” (內府) Mark

“huê Blue” Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, “imperial Intendance” (內府) Mark

Located in Bilzen, BE

"“huê Blue” Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, “imperial Intendance” (內府) Mark" Antique Bleu de Huê Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, Marked “Imperial Household” (內府) A fine Bleu de Huê por...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Three Small Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Small Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Small Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Referenc...

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Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace
Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace

Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Throughout history, Burmese jadeite has been revered as the "Stone of Heaven," symbolizing prosperity, protection, and harmony. In imperial China, jade of this quality was reserved e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sotheby's London 2019 Auction Catalog Qing Imperial Porcelain, 1st Ed
Sotheby's London 2019 Auction Catalog Qing Imperial Porcelain, 1st Ed

Sotheby's London 2019 Auction Catalog Qing Imperial Porcelain, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Sotheby's London 2019 Auction Catalog Qing Imperial Porcelain. 1st Ed hardcover. This is a collection of fine imperial porcelains carefully assembled by a discerning private collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Fish and Waterweed Teabowl and Saucer Set, c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng era
Fish and Waterweed Teabowl and Saucer Set, c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng era

Fish and Waterweed Teabowl and Saucer Set, c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng era

Located in seoul, KR

* Set Item(Teabowl and saucer) The saucer with four carp swimming among floating dumps of water weed, the teabowl with a central carp medallion within a band of smaller fish and wate...

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Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Memoire Collection Imperial Hoop Diamond 2.46cts, Earring Set in 18k
Memoire Collection Imperial Hoop Diamond 2.46cts, Earring Set in 18k

Memoire Collection Imperial Hoop Diamond 2.46cts, Earring Set in 18k

Located in Los Gatos, CA

This Memoire Imperial Collection Diamond Hoop Earring Set is crafted from 18K White Gold, containing 78 Diamonds that total 2.46 carats. Of F-G Color, these Diamonds have a VS1-SI1 C...

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2010s Chinese Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Size : 2...

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Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase
Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase Circa 1900 Origin China Decoration with traditional scenes (1644 - 1911) Glazed and enamelled technique Blue and white colour Porcelain material Excellent c...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Three Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Three Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Three Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Size : 6...

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Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair-A Pair
Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair-A Pair

Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair-A Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

Up for sale are this stunning original Japanese Export 19th Century Meiji period hand carved Dragon Throne chair with intricate carving works of dragons all over the chairs. The drag...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Size : 6...

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Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship Size : 6...

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Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Lisse, NL

By the way, we learned that in imperial China, the dragon and the phoenix were respectively associated with the Emperor and the Empress, representing a divine harmony.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

Materials

Marble

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

Handwoven wool. Made in China. Measures: 05'00 X 06'07. Brand new. In-stock.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel
Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel

Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

It was likely woven in one of an imperial studios in Southern China where several weaving centers were located.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood

Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art
Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art

Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The coconut is decorated with imperial motifs. Chinese characters are engraved on the coconut.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Chinese Contemporary Mixed-Media Artwork/Wall Plaque
Chinese Contemporary Mixed-Media Artwork/Wall Plaque

Chinese Contemporary Mixed-Media Artwork/Wall Plaque

Located in Pomona, CA

Flanking the lower central calligraphy are two classical Chinese imperial dragons (long), detailed in dark linework over the gold background, symbolizing power, strength, and good fo...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

18 Karat Imperial Jade Fine Carved Lacquer Gold Cicada Pendant
18 Karat Imperial Jade Fine Carved Lacquer Gold Cicada Pendant

18 Karat Imperial Jade Fine Carved Lacquer Gold Cicada Pendant

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Pendant with antiques carved antiques imperial jade, 1920 Chinese lacquer very fine gold decoration.

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2010s Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Chinese Celestial Court Scroll Painting, c. 1930s
Chinese Celestial Court Scroll Painting, c. 1930s

Chinese Celestial Court Scroll Painting, c. 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately detailed composition is an extensive portrait commemorating and honoring a Chinese imperial leader. Seated atop a blossoming lotus flower, is an emperor draped in fa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze tripod Incense Burner (Censer)
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze tripod Incense Burner (Censer)

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze tripod Incense Burner (Censer)

Located in Pomona, CA

The lower section of the lid decorative openwork design of Chinese imperial dragons. The three support legs are stylized in the shape of curved elephant trunk.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Chinese Path Marker, c. 1908
Chinese Path Marker, c. 1908

Chinese Path Marker, c. 1908

Located in Chicago, IL

This second-to-the-last emperor of the Qing-dynasty was a tragic figure in Chinese imperial history. Although the young emperor had engaged in vigorous reforms, he was a victim of a ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Blue & White Silk Road Meiping Vase, Early 20th Century
Chinese Blue & White Silk Road Meiping Vase, Early 20th Century

Chinese Blue & White Silk Road Meiping Vase, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Meandering cursive text wraps around the sides, painted in imitation of the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on early ceramics brought to China by Silk Road traders. By the Yuan dynast...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Reference Book H.A. Oort - Last Imperial Porcelain Xuantong, 1973
Rare Reference Book H.A. Oort - Last Imperial Porcelain Xuantong, 1973

Rare Reference Book H.A. Oort - Last Imperial Porcelain Xuantong, 1973

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1973 Catalogue about Xuantong porcelain in the Princessenhof Museum in Leeuwarden. Title: The last imperial porcelain: an exhibition of Chinese porcelain around the Hung-hsien perio...

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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Storage Jar c. 1970
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Storage Jar c. 1970

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Storage Jar c. 1970

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Finished in a warm beige glaze with subtle tonal variation, the jar possesses an organic character enhanced by age-related imperfections and the expressive detailing of the dragon’s ...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood
Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood

Located in New York, NY

It features intricate handpainted gold and red designs depicting scenes of Chinese imperial court life and architecture. The box contains several smaller compartments and trays, als...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Print of the Imperial Palace in Peking by Nieuhof, 1668
Antique Print of the Imperial Palace in Peking by Nieuhof, 1668

Antique Print of the Imperial Palace in Peking by Nieuhof, 1668

By Johan

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print of the Imperial Palace in Peking, China. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's work titled 'Legatio batavica ad magnum Tartariæ chamum Sungteium (.....

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Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Qianlong Period Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer - Lotus Underglaze
Qianlong Period Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer - Lotus Underglaze

Qianlong Period Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer - Lotus Underglaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

Produced in the 18th century, Chinese export porcelain was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as Chinese Imperial porcelain but designed to Western taste.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Pale Sand Rug With Dragons by Doris Leslie Blau
Chinese Vintage Pale Sand Rug With Dragons by Doris Leslie Blau

Chinese Vintage Pale Sand Rug With Dragons by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Chinese Rugs collection. This grand and visually arresting Chinese rug, dating from the 1920s, is a superb example of early 20th-century Peking craftsmanship inf...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Pink Ginger Jar “Gemberpot”, Rose Family
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Pink Ginger Jar “Gemberpot”, Rose Family

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Pink Ginger Jar “Gemberpot”, Rose Family

By Chow's Oriental Furniture Co.

Located in Valladolid, ES

The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruled by the Manchus, an ethnic group that originated in northeastern China.

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century

Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs in the West.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Ancient Chinese  Stone Ram Sculpture , Song Dynasty
Ancient Chinese  Stone Ram Sculpture , Song Dynasty

Ancient Chinese Stone Ram Sculpture , Song Dynasty

Located in South Burlington, VT

He established a strong centralized bureaucracy which served as a model for China’s imperial rule until the early twentieth century.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Abstract Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Abstract Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Abstract Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Vintage Chinese Abstract Rugs collection. This remarkable antique Chinese silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, presents an extraordinary example of impe...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

At the heart of the composition lies a powerful central medallion motif, composed of diamond and cruciform shapes, flanked by abstracted phoenix-like winged forms and scrollwork vine...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Chinese octagonal faceted celadon crackle-glaze Ge-type vase
A Chinese octagonal faceted celadon crackle-glaze Ge-type vase

A Chinese octagonal faceted celadon crackle-glaze Ge-type vase

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

This vase, is deeply inspired by historical Chinese imperial ceramics known as ‘Ge’ ware of ‘Guan’ ware.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Antique Chinese Ceramic Vase, Unattributed Maker, 12.25\"
19th Century Antique Chinese Ceramic Vase, Unattributed Maker, 12.25\"

19th Century Antique Chinese Ceramic Vase, Unattributed Maker, 12.25\"

Located in Birmingham, AL

A republic was formally established on 1 January 1912 following the Xinhai Revolution, which itself began with the Wuchang uprising on 10 October 1911, successfully overthrowing the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD
China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD

China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

He established a strong centralized bureaucracy which served as a model for China’s imperial rule until the early twentieth century.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Set of 8 Chinese Famille Rose Longevity Porcelain Bowls, Jingdezhen
Set of 8 Chinese Famille Rose Longevity Porcelain Bowls, Jingdezhen

Set of 8 Chinese Famille Rose Longevity Porcelain Bowls, Jingdezhen

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vibrant and highly decorative set of seven Chinese porcelain longevity bowls, richly enameled in the famille rose palette and produced in Jingdezhen — China’s historic imperial por...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Hand-Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs Incense Holder, Late 20th Century
Hand-Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs Incense Holder, Late 20th Century

Hand-Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs Incense Holder, Late 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Foo Dogs are mystical creatures known as Chinese Imperial guardian lions. They are believed to have powerful mystic protective powers and traditionally stood in front of Chinese...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration
Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The Qing Dynasty was the last Chinese dynasty and its fall in 1912 at the hands of the Xinhai Revolution marked the end of China's bimillennial imperial history and the birth of mode...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

Each vase stands on three gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters
Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters

Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous, large, and decorative pair of imperial yellow ground Famille rose Chinese Export PolyChrome planters/vases.

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800
Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800

Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

These were originally in widespread use by Qing Dynasty farmers but evolved into a more sturdy and rugged design when adopted by China’s Imperial Army. Used as a helmet, this objec...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Medicine Buddha Sculpture, Giltwood, Late Qing Era
Antique Chinese Medicine Buddha Sculpture, Giltwood, Late Qing Era

Antique Chinese Medicine Buddha Sculpture, Giltwood, Late Qing Era

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1880 - 1890, China. Base: 10" W x 8" D The Qing Dynasty, officially the Great Qing, was a Manchu led imperial and the last imperial dynasty ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Late Qing Ceramic Court Figures Male & Female Pair, circa 1900
Chinese Late Qing Ceramic Court Figures Male & Female Pair, circa 1900

Chinese Late Qing Ceramic Court Figures Male & Female Pair, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

These impressive figures represent members of the Chinese Imperial Court, beautifully modeled in traditional ceremonial robes with elaborate raised decoration and richly colored glaz...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Sancai Meiping Mounted Lighter mid 20c
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Sancai Meiping Mounted Lighter mid 20c

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Sancai Meiping Mounted Lighter mid 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

Rendered in the vibrant Sancai palette, the design is set against an imperial yellow ground, a hue historically associated with the Chinese imperial family, thereby imbuing the piece...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Carved Hardwood Dragon Armchair, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Chinese Export Carved Hardwood Dragon Armchair, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Chinese Export Carved Hardwood Dragon Armchair, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Located in Trenton, NJ

The carving program covers every surface without interruption — crest rail, back stiles, back splat, arm supports, arm terminals, seat apron, and cabriole legs — in a consistent voca...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'
Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'

Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

- Certificate of Expertise by Jean-Yves Nathan - Specialist in Asian Arts for the - Certificate of Authenticity The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–2...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

Located in Dublin, IE

Beautifully decorated in the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Located in Forney, TX

Chinese imperial roof decorations or roof charms or roof-figures (Chinese: 檐獸/檐兽; pinyin: yán shòu) or "walking beasts" (Chinese: 走獸/走兽; pinyin: zǒu shòu) or "crouching beasts" (Chin...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China '1368-1644 AD'
Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China '1368-1644 AD'

Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China '1368-1644 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethni...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD'  Ex-Museum
Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD'  Ex-Museum

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD' Ex-Museum

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

It was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD), preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC).

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

Delivery includes off-loading at threshold. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

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