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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A striking and sculptural pair of mid-19th century Chinese bronze foo dog incense burners, later

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Carp Vase Meiji Period
Impressive Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Carp Vase Meiji Period

Impressive Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Carp Vase Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very artistic Japanese bronze vase wtih beautiful patina. Marked at body and base. Condition

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Qianlong Ennamelled Bronze Small Dish Chinese, 18th Century
Antique Qianlong Ennamelled Bronze Small Dish Chinese, 18th Century

Antique Qianlong Ennamelled Bronze Small Dish Chinese, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made piece of 18th century enamel on bronze. Canton Qianlong. Additional information

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Antique 18th Century Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand
18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand

18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand

By Henri Picard

Located in London, by appointment only

Gilt Bronze Stand By Henri Picard. To have created a sculptural bowl of this exceptionally fine form

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked
Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked

Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very large and NICE VIETNAMESE Incense burner Condition No damages, just some usual ware. Size: 40CM high Period 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890

Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large antique Chinese late 19th century Qing dynasty Cloisonné, Champlevé enameled bronze vase

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal

Located in London, GB

technical mastery characteristic of late Qing-period bronze craftsmanship. These vases illustrate the

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century
A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century

A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century Description: A rectangular, four-footed vessel with two upright handles (also called "ears"). The body is deco...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Perth Collection. Dimension: Height: ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Gu Cloisonné Vases
Pair Gu Cloisonné Vases

Pair Gu Cloisonné Vases

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Imperial yellow Gu form cloisonné vases.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene
A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene

A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene

Located in New York, NY

An Extremely Rare Pair of Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters with Landscape Scene. These vessels are formed in deep bowl shapes with recessed, gilt-lined rims and short, slight...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors

Located in New York, NY

detail. The top finial is made from chased and hand-chiseled gilt bronze. In the middle of each gilt-wood

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Each on rolled foot with undulating standard rising to a tape...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase
Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase

Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase

Located in London, GB

An elegantly cast bronze vessel from Qing Dynasty China. The pear-shaped body sits atop a splayed

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century Each of baluster form with an everted lip and trumpet neck descending to broad shoulders and a flared base, the enamelw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Side Cabinet
Antique Side Cabinet

Antique Side Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet. Also know as a Kang Cabinet. This diminutive low decorative cabinet was placed o...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box
Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box

$1,800Sale Price|25% Off

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box

Located in New York, NY

Chinese scenes. The box is constructed of wood having polychrome painting lacquered with bronze metal

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Cabinet
18th Century Chinese Cabinet

18th Century Chinese Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

18th century spectacular Chinese raised lacquer cabinet. This cabinet has a wonderful patina that only comes from time and old style craftsmanship lacquer application. A paper or clo...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets
Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets

Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in a old lacquered finish. This pair of cabinets would be ideal bedside chest, or end tables next to a sofa. They have ample s...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk
Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

This very large camphor wood trunk is incredible with a wonderful old patina and large oxidized hardware. It is a wonderful storage piece and is tall enough to be used as a hall tabl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf
Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf

Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

, fretwork shelf and bronze hardware. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty period altar side console table is an

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases
Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century bronze cloisonné vases. These baluster form vessels feature an enameled body

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration

Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration

Located in Rio Vista, CA

vase. The baluster form body has a gilt bronze lip on the top and ring on the base. Beautifully crafted

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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk
19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration
19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration

19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese brown and gilt leather trunk with an oxblood red lacquered interior. This trunk is a smaller scale and is a perfect home accent being small enough to fit on a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin
Qing Guilded Kwan Yin

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin

Unavailable|$15,000

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Qing dynasty (1644-1911) was the last imperial dynasty in China. It was founded by the non

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Incense Burner or Washer, Qing Dynasty, Signed
Bronze Incense Burner or Washer, Qing Dynasty, Signed

Bronze Incense Burner or Washer, Qing Dynasty, Signed

Located in SOMIS, CA

the renowned bronze artist Wu Yan Jin, who lived in the 18th and 19th century during the Qing dynasty

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Guilded Guan Yin
Qing Dynasty Guilded Guan Yin

Qing Dynasty Guilded Guan Yin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chinese Bodhisattva or Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Kindness is considered to be a mother-goddess and patron of seamen. The goddess name. The name Guan Yin also spelt Guan Yim, K...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

17th-18th Century China Pair of Bronze Vases Qing Dynasty
17th-18th Century China Pair of Bronze Vases Qing Dynasty

17th-18th Century China Pair of Bronze Vases Qing Dynasty

Located in Liverpool, GB

17th-18th century China pair of bronze vases Qing Dynasty A pair of symmetrical decorative vases

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cup From The Yongzheng Period, China Qing Dynasty
Chinese Cup From The Yongzheng Period, China Qing Dynasty

Chinese Cup From The Yongzheng Period, China Qing Dynasty

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

period, was very early mounted in bronze in France, explaining its perfect state of conservation. The

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Ceremonial Spearheads
Qing Dynasty Ceremonial Spearheads

Qing Dynasty Ceremonial Spearheads

Unavailable|$1,275 / set

Qing Dynasty Ceremonial Spearheads

Located in Washington, DC

Dramatic set of six bronze and iron Chinese ceremonial spearheads on museum stands. Each piece is

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box
19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box

19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box

Located in South Newfane, VT

This highly detailed, multi-metal Qing Dynasty cloisonné box features a raised design in bronze and

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Blue Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Dish
Blue Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Dish

Blue Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Dish

Located in Dallas, TX

Bronze gilt cloisonné bowl with 3 legs and chinese signature on the bottom. Slight scuffing on the

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Qing, Early Period, High Relief Lotus Leaf Pattern Copper Incense Burner
Qing, Early Period, High Relief Lotus Leaf Pattern Copper Incense Burner

Qing, Early Period, High Relief Lotus Leaf Pattern Copper Incense Burner

Located in San Gabriel, CA

Qing, Chinese antique early period high relief lotus leaf pattern copper incense burner

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Asian Bronze Urn/Censer
Asian Bronze Urn/Censer

Asian Bronze Urn/Censer

Unavailable|$700

Asian Bronze Urn/Censer

Located in Mobile, AL

Asian bronze urn or censer, handcrafted with hidden art on inside of bottom base, symbols on border

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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus Qianlong Period
Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus Qianlong Period

Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period, dated 1770 A.D. Incised Qianlong mark

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Winged Lion Reticulated Cloisonné Qing Dynasty Incense Burner 18th Cen
Chinese Winged Lion Reticulated Cloisonné Qing Dynasty Incense Burner 18th Cen

Chinese Winged Lion Reticulated Cloisonné Qing Dynasty Incense Burner 18th Cen

Located in London, GB

An important Chinese square shaped Cloisonné Qing Dynasty incense burner, depicated with lion

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Xuande Mark Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Paper Weight
18th Century Xuande Mark Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Paper Weight

18th Century Xuande Mark Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Paper Weight

Located in Drottningholm, SE

18th century Xuande mark Chinese bronze mythical beast paper weight. A nice small bronze

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

17th-18th Century Silver and Copper Inlaid Chinese Bronze Guanyin
17th-18th Century Silver and Copper Inlaid Chinese Bronze Guanyin

17th-18th Century Silver and Copper Inlaid Chinese Bronze Guanyin

Located in Drottningholm, SE

A very beautiful and rare Chinese bronze Guanyin. There are silver and copper inlays, small clouds

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Stoneware Figures of Hawks
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Stoneware Figures of Hawks

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Stoneware Figures of Hawks

Located in New York, NY

elements highlighting feathers, raised atop pierce carved rockwork bases, further raised atop gilt bronze

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

bronze. Provenance: John Sparks Ltd, Mount St, London. John Sparks were a leading firm specialising in

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis
Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis

Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis

Located in Paris, FR

The round box in gilt bronze and red, green, yellow, blue and white enamels. The box and cover with

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Small Chinese Kangxi Period Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Dish
Small Chinese Kangxi Period Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Dish

Small Chinese Kangxi Period Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Dish

Located in Paris, FR

The small round dish with a short round foot, the cavetto in light blue enamel, the centre of the dish with archaistic chilong dragons encircling an unusual vermillion 'shou' charact...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps
Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps

Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps

Located in New York, NY

The rhomboid shaped lamps have a tapering neck with C-shape handles and a stepped and pierced base. Height to base of light fitting: 12" Height to top of finial: 21"

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Store closing March 31. Myanmar Burma Ancient Gilt Bronze
Buddha Store closing March 31. Myanmar Burma Ancient Gilt Bronze

Buddha Store closing March 31. Myanmar Burma Ancient Gilt Bronze

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. A magnificent bronze with layered patina of gilt and lacquer. The Buddha

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Sino-Tibetan 18th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Figure of Dam-Can
Sino-Tibetan 18th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Figure of Dam-Can

Sino-Tibetan 18th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Figure of Dam-Can

Located in Paris, FR

The wrathful divinity Dam-Can ridding a goat, dressed with a traditional Tibetan robe and a square hat, with a fluttering scarf, the ferocious face with an open mouth showing fangs. ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Store closing March 31.   Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma
Store closing March 31.   Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma

Store closing March 31. Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. Elegant, refined form, bronze votive with layered patina of gilt and some

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Famille Noire Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Mounted Table Lamp
Famille Noire Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Mounted Table Lamp

Famille Noire Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Mounted Table Lamp

Located in New York, US

Our Qing period Chinese famille noire porcelain vase with rouleau shape featuring lovely plum

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Impressive Bronze Buddhist Lions or Fo-Dogs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Impressive Bronze Buddhist Lions or Fo-Dogs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Impressive Bronze Buddhist Lions or Fo-Dogs, Early 20th Century

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of impressive Bronze Buddhist Lions/Fo-Dogs, late Qing early 20th Century. Both on a richly

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Early 20th Century Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Qing Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of qing bronze available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every item from our selection of qing bronze was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of qing bronze — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of qing bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Qing Bronze?

Prices for a piece of qing bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

A Close Look at Qing Furniture

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.