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Ming Bronze Vases

Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase
Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase

Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase

$2,400

H 10.5 in Dm 7.25 in

Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese bronze vase, Gu, the trumpet-shaped upper section cast with four blades filled with archaic

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases
Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases

Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Near Pair of Chinese Archaic bronze Gu vases. 18th century Late Ming Period, Measures: Height

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp

A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors
A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors. The elephant has a

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Antique 1640s Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty
Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

: Ming-Qing Dynasty Type: Vase Medium: Cloisonné Enamel Provenance: The piece was acquired in Japanese

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chinese Ming style. Sides and bottom covered in a relief decoration overall., with a warm natural bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze urn bearing a green and black patina, decorated

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20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China
Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China

Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A small and interesting cast bronze archaistic scholar vase with loose ring handles and taotie mask

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

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14th-15th Century China Bronze Vase Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty
14th-15th Century China Bronze Vase Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty

14th-15th Century China Bronze Vase Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty

Located in Liverpool, GB

14th-15th century China bronze vase late Yuan / early Ming Dynasty The vase has a round belly

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase
16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

Located in Hampstead, QC

This is a rare Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Fu Dog figural bronze tripod lidded censer used for

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Important Bronze Chinese Vase
17th Century, Important Bronze Chinese Vase

17th Century, Important Bronze Chinese Vase

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H 21.66 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in

17th Century, Important Bronze Chinese Vase

Located in Madrid, ES

Important vase. Bronze with wood stand, china, 17th century. High: 55 cm. Baluster vase with

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Gu-Form Vase, 17-18th Century
Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Gu-Form Vase, 17-18th Century

Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Gu-Form Vase, 17-18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese bronze gu-form vase. 17-18th century; 14-1/2 inches high (36.8 cm.) The beaker

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Ming Vase, Pumped Up by Edouard Lièvre in Oil Lamp
Antique Bronze Ming Vase, Pumped Up by Edouard Lièvre in Oil Lamp

Antique Bronze Ming Vase, Pumped Up by Edouard Lièvre in Oil Lamp

By Edouard Lievre

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ming vase in antique bronze, mounted by Edouard Lièvre in oil lamp, bronze mounted by Lièvre, from

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Chinese Ming Style Bronze Incense Burner
20th Century Chinese Ming Style Bronze Incense Burner

20th Century Chinese Ming Style Bronze Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Bronze incense burner has very detailed hand craft works

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )
Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )

Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )

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H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Chinese Ming dynasty bronze vase ( 1368- 1644 ) A genuine Ming vase dating from the early to middle

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp
Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Beautiful Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Cizhou ware baluster form vase having Ding style white

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamp Deer Cranes
Chinese Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamp Deer Cranes

Chinese Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamp Deer Cranes

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Chinese 17th century Ming Dynasty Kraak porcelain blue and white glazed bottle vase

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chinese Qing Archaic Style Floral Patterned Bronze Gu Vase
Chinese Qing Archaic Style Floral Patterned Bronze Gu Vase

Chinese Qing Archaic Style Floral Patterned Bronze Gu Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An elegantly shaped archaic style Chinese bronze Gu, beaker form vase molded with floral designs

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Bronze Vase with Dragon Lobed Handles
Chinese Ming Bronze Vase with Dragon Lobed Handles

Chinese Ming Bronze Vase with Dragon Lobed Handles

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 17th century bronze vase is reminiscent of the ritual bronzes used by China’s earliest

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dinasty Chinese Bronze Vase
Ming Dinasty Chinese Bronze Vase

Ming Dinasty Chinese Bronze Vase

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H 12.21 in Dm 7.88 in

Ming Dinasty Chinese Bronze Vase

Located in Naples, IT

Double handle embossed Chinese bronze vase, phoenix handles, with geometric decoration of archaic

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Vase in Bronze, Ming Style
Antique Chinese Vase in Bronze, Ming Style

Antique Chinese Vase in Bronze, Ming Style

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H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in

Antique Chinese Vase in Bronze, Ming Style

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old Chinese vase in bronze. Decorated with floral off-sets and stylized 'elephant' head shaped

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gu Vases
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gu Vases

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gu Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of bronze cast archaistic Gu vases with wood bases, 17th century. Late Ming-early Qing

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Vintage Japanese Color Patinated Bronze Bottle Vases
Collection of Vintage Japanese Color Patinated Bronze Bottle Vases

Collection of Vintage Japanese Color Patinated Bronze Bottle Vases

By Japanese Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Collection of five Japanese bronze bottle vases with various colored patinas, circa mid/late 20th

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Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp
Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Beautiful Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Cizhou ware baluster form vase having Ding style white

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl

Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This unusual piece is comprised of a Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl with peony

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Ming vase with Japanese bronze mounts
A Chinese Ming vase with Japanese bronze mounts

A Chinese Ming vase with Japanese bronze mounts

Located in Winter Park, FL

blue-and-white vase decorated with a literati landscape of Taoist Paradise. This unusual porcelain

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Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Archaic Reptile 'Great Ming' Champleve Enamel & Bronze Vases, Pair
19th Century Archaic Reptile 'Great Ming' Champleve Enamel & Bronze Vases, Pair

19th Century Archaic Reptile 'Great Ming' Champleve Enamel & Bronze Vases, Pair

Located in Bournemouth, GB

Decorative pair of 'Great Ming' Champleve enamel and bronze vases of archaic form.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases Mounted in French Gilt Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases Mounted in French Gilt Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases Mounted in French Gilt Bronze

By Bi Botao

Located in Vancouver, BC

A very handsome pair of Chinese export vases, unsigned, late 19thC with fine quality gilt bronze

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Four Sided Bronze Vases Now Lamps
Pair of Chinese Four Sided Bronze Vases Now Lamps

Pair of Chinese Four Sided Bronze Vases Now Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese four sided bronze vases now lamps 17th or 18th century or earlier A sublime

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing scenes in relief, patinated and overlay of a Dog of Foo, a Frog fishing in a Lotus lea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage

1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate

$365 / item

H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate

By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond

Located in Nyack, NY

As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...

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2010s American Modern Music Stands

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware
Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese dressing case features a warm brown lacquer finish over softwood, with a rich grain pattern and a compact, rectangular form. Likely from the early 20th century, ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century

Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany case. The player is in working condition with good tone. Late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet
Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

$20,826

H 45.28 in W 78.55 in D 16.93 in

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

With panels of inlaid brass, the central door depicting a scene with cherubs playing amidst arabesque scrolls with phoenix and other exotic birds, the flanking glazed doors separated...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests
Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests

Vintage Bauer International Teak Caned Plantation Chair With Extension Armrests

Located in Centennial, CO

A classic vintage 1990s teak plantation lounge chair with a taught hand-caned seat and backrest. This chair is unique with a handcarved leaf medallion on the headrest and large butto...

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

$48,500 / set

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

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

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model

$11,801

H 21.26 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model

Located in London, GB

Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower tree model Chinese, 20th Century Height 54cm, width 42cm, depth 39cm Depicting a basket filled with a lavish floral composition, this...

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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Jade, Carnelian, Stone, Enamel

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Bonsai Jade/Stone Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter
Pair of Chinese Bonsai Jade/Stone Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter

Pair of Chinese Bonsai Jade/Stone Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter

Located in New York, NY

each cloisonné planter decorated with floral motif on blue ground

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Samba Pinball Machine From 1961
Samba Pinball Machine From 1961

Samba Pinball Machine From 1961

$3,387

H 66.93 in W 57.09 in D 24.41 in

Samba Pinball Machine From 1961

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Vintage pinball game from Nice, France. Edited by Alben. Complete with original instructions and technical sheet.

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20th Century French Games

Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu
Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu

Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Culver City, CA

Ok, buckle up, because this monumental Art Deco cabinet / sideboard / credenza is about to make you forget all about that minimalist phase you went through. Attributed to the one and...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size
Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size

Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian mid-19th century painted and giltwood bed corona (bed crown). This Italian bed corona has a nicely carved pattern wrapping around its front, reminiscent of a regal crown, ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas

Materials

Rope, Wood

Seguso Murano Blue and pink Sommerso Pulled Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Seguso Murano Blue and pink Sommerso Pulled Art Glass Vase, 1960s

Seguso Murano Blue and pink Sommerso Pulled Art Glass Vase, 1960s

By Seguso

Located in Palermo, PA

A small but powerful hand blown Italian art glass vase from the 1960s attributed to Seguso Made with the Sommerso technique where vibrant blue and soft pink tones are submerged in c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Ming Bronze Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ming bronze vases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct ming bronze vases — often made from metal, ceramic and bronze — can elevate any home. We have 22 antique and vintage ming bronze vases in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Ming bronze vases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Ming bronze vases are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ming bronze vases over the years, but those made by Charlotte Horstmann, Jingfa and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ming Bronze Vases?

Ming bronze vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,459, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $105,484.