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19th Century, Chinese Export Famille Jaune Imperial Dragon Platter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, early to mid 19th century.
An antique famille jaune platter decorated with 3 imperial
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonnae Imperial Dragon Decorated Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
predominant color and decorated with Imperial Dragons around the outside and within the inside of the bowl
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
central Imperial Dragon motif medallions.
The lamp is composed of the porcelain lantern set on a dark
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vintage Decorative Chinese Cloissone Vase with Imperial Dragon Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
cast and gilt finished Imperial Dragon handles. The entire body of the vase is decorated with cloissone
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Yixing Zisha Imperial Dragon Vase/Brush Pot, Square Seal, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare museum quality Yixing Zisha 'Imperial Dragon' vase or brush pot - featuring an applied buff
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Wooden Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Ship
Located in Pomona, CA
This large model of imperial dragon ship was intricately and elaborately carved with brilliant
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Box - Imperial Dragons - Ming Period Wanli 17th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent box Imperial jewelry box in black lacquered wood decorated with dragons.
This wonderful
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Lacquer
Materials
Wood
H 4.53 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Fine Antique Blue Peking Imperial Dragon Carpet, Circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A central, five-clawed dragon (the symbol of both the forces of nature and the Chinese emperor), is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Woman Quasi-Official Imperial Dragon Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A blue silk embroidered dragon robe known in Chinese as Jifu (Auspicious Dress) circa mid-late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk, Plastic
Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Imperiod dragon with decorative edges which are replicated on the sides, with an accenting panel on the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Gouache on Ricepaper of the Chinese Imperial Dragon Boat, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
A fine depiction of the Imperial Chinese Dragon Boat at sea. Maker and year of production unknown
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Area Scatter Rug with Imperial Dragon Motif
By Walter Nichols
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style Chinese area, or scatter, rug with dragon motif. The rug is in very good, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Post War Embroided Silk Art Imperial Chinese Dragon in Bamboo Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post War II Chinese silk embroidery of a five-clawed imperial dragon in rendered orange thread
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Textiles
Materials
Bamboo, Silk
Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie or Regency style set of three scalloped edge nesting tables with imperial
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 26.75 in W 16.25 in D 12 in
Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in front, 18th-19th century, Qing dynasty period.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Writing or Accent Table with Dragons & Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with depictions of stylized Imperial dragons. The legs are also ornately carved with dragons and have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 30 in W 40 in D 25 in
Chinese Lunar New Year Painted Scroll, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
silk robe with imperial dragons, stands behind the family, clutching an elaborate ruyi scepter that the
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Lacquer, Paper, Pigment
Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
silk robe with imperial dragons, stands behind the family, clutching an elaborate ruyi scepter that the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique French Carved Etagere Buffet Sideboard Chinoiserie Japanoise Style, 1875
Located in Portland, OR
having twin carved columns that are sumptuously carved with Imperial dragons, to the center is a single
Category
Antique 1870s French Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 89.5 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Bronze Dragons Candlesticks Imperial Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very decorative Chinese contemporary large bronze "Dragons" candlesticks; with relief design of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite embroidery creates a fantastical backdrop for the mystical dragons that adorn this 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk
Monumental Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive Imperial Japanese Meiji period Elm Dragon storage bench. Features high relief carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Benches
Materials
Hardwood
H 22 in W 58 in D 43 in
Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Imperial Japanese Meiji Period Ebonized Rosewood Dragon Bench. Features high
Category
Antique 19th Century Meiji Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Imperial Five-Clawed Dragon Chinese Textile 'Silk & Metal', 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Textiles
Materials
Silk
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Bold Imperial Red Silk Accented with Huge "Dragon" Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed bold Imperial red silk Japanese silk Hayashi kimono features a huge
Category
1960s Japanese Loungewear
Chinese Imperial Yellow Bowl Egg Shell Porcelain 5 clawed Dragons 20th Century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
dragons, this bowl exudes regal elegance and cultural significance. The vibrant imperial yellow hue
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Enchanted Dragon Imperial Burmese A-Jade Jadeite Pendant with 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Our Enchanted Dragon is a limited to one-of-one design, intricately hand carved out from the best
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.89 in W 0.75 in D 0.2 in
2 Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji Elm High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
A breathtaking pair of 19th century imperial meiji throne chairs. Made from Elm with an elaborate
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 53.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchai
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sale are this stunning original Japanese Export 19th Century Meiji period hand carved Dragon
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 47.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5.6 x 8 ft.
A beautiful
Category
2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5 x 3.3 ft.
A beautiful
Category
2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 39.38 in L 59.06 in
Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Kansu Design Carpets
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tibetan Dragon design rug with wool and silk pile in style of Antique Imperial Chinese Kansu
Category
2010s Nepalese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Dragon Design Rug Wool Silk Style of Chinese Imperial Kansu Carpet Blue Beige
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 6 x 4 ft.
A beautiful
Category
2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Collection of 7 Chinese Embroidered Dragon Robe and Dragon Vase
Located in New York, NY
porcelain vase.
After important historical replicas featuring, imperial Kesi dragons, rank badges, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
, all set against a backdrop of imperial gold, a color reserved for royalty. These dragons, each with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial gilt silver and enamel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Pair of Moon-Shaped Vases, China Late 19th Century
Located in Ixelles, BE
motif represents the imperial dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune in Chinese culture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period
By Satsuma
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period
A Japanese collectible vase, hand painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Imperial Japanese Satsuma two handle vase, Meiji period.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Japanese Imperial Satsuma vase, having wonderful hand painted classical decoration
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Chinese brocade dragon panel from Imperial Qing Dynasty circa 19th century, beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Temple Jar
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
imperial patronage. The porcelain lid has been augmented with a metal ring to add a material interest to
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Newark, England
Circa 1910
From our Chinese collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Russian Brass Imperial-era Double-headed Eagle Bookend, 19th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A perfect addition to your imperial library, the center of this Russian brass bookend features a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon motif by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Imperial Honorific Cloisonné Bowl Carved Jade Medallion & Ring Handles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Imperial Honorific Cloisonné Bowl Carved Jade Medallion & Ring Handles
China, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Bronze
H 7 in W 17 in D 12 in
Antique Art Deco Carpet, Imperial Dynasty Rug, 8'10" x 11'7"
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique handmade wool Art Deco Carpet, Imperial Dynasty Rug, 8'10" x 11'7", c-1930's
Gold and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
, topped by a hutch with shelves and central mirror. Features a dragon or serpent theme, phoenix's
Category
Antique 19th Century Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Elm
H 106 in W 85 in D 30 in
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver Dragon Box
Located in Newark, England
pleased to offer a Japanese Meiji Period Silver Dragon Box. The box of rectangular form cast from solid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Russian Imperial-era Silver Letter Tray by Timofeev, Moscow, 1835
Located in St. Catharines, ON
dragon for Moscow, 1835 below the assaymaster’s cyrillic initials.
10 in. (25.4 cm) long; 7 1/4 in
Category
Antique 1830s Russian Russian Empire Platters and Trays
Materials
Silver
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H 0.25 in W 7.25 in L 10 in
Antique Chinese Silk Robe Fragment with Dragon and Dog
Located in Austin, TX
and cultural symbolism. The piece features a majestic dragon and a loyal dog intricately woven into
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles
Materials
Silk
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty imperial porcelain lidded ginger jar, circa 1880. The jar
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rustic Grass Dragon Red and White Porcelain Temple Jar
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
imperial patronage. The rustic finish porcelain body has been painted with a lively Yuan Dynasty style
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
painter, receiving Imperial commissions and patrons from the ruling classes, Samurai families and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Antique Dragon Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon design by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Ningxia Brown Metal-Thread Imperial Palace Souf Chinese Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
design of the rug is a central dragon with five claws flanked by a total of four other dragons above and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
There has long been a fascination with the symbolism of the dragon and its depiction in carpet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 40.95 in L 85.83 in
Meiji Period Golden Dragon Zabuton Covers by Tanaka Rishichi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
The unique batik zabuton covers are adorned with golden dragons and are believed to have been
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Linen
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H 0.04 in W 44.1 in D 22.05 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are nine dragons on a traditional Chinese imperial dragon robe. The robe was a Qing dynasty tradition and was only allowed to be worn by the emperor. The number nine was symbolic of royalty. Browse a collection of dragon robes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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