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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

dishes belong to the Kitchen Qing family and feature a charming scene of fruits, bats, and symbols in

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Ge Crackle Dish, ca 1800-1830
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Ge Crackle Dish, ca 1800-1830

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Ge Crackle Dish, ca 1800-1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated dish with unusual calligraphy. Additional information: Material: Porcelain

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Fencai Famille Rose Floral Dish, ca 1750
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Fencai Famille Rose Floral Dish, ca 1750

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Fencai Famille Rose Floral Dish, ca 1750

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated dish in unusual palette, flowers in overglaze blue. Qianlong/Jiaqing

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Imari Plate Dish
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Imari Plate Dish

Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Imari Plate Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

(1661-1722) Period: 17th century, 18th century China Dynasty Period Qing (1661 – 1912) Decoration Type

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Commande Dish Cornelis Pronk ‘Arbour’ Pattern, ca 1740
Chinese Porcelain Commande Dish Cornelis Pronk ‘Arbour’ Pattern, ca 1740

Chinese Porcelain Commande Dish Cornelis Pronk ‘Arbour’ Pattern, ca 1740

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish after the ‘Arbour’ design by Cornelis Pronk (1691 - 1759

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue and White Flowers, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue and White Flowers, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue and White Flowers, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice and beautifully decorated dish with a scene of Flowers, The painting quality is very

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Dish Flower Basket
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Dish Flower Basket

Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Dish Flower Basket

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722) Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period Qing (1661 – 1912

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Figural Pagode Landscape in Blue White
Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Figural Pagode Landscape in Blue White

Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Figural Pagode Landscape in Blue White

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice dish with a beautifully painted scene of three figures in a pagode scene. The border with

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Dish Redecorated in Europe Landscape, 18th C
Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Dish Redecorated in Europe Landscape, 18th C

Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Dish Redecorated in Europe Landscape, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual European Decorated Kangxi Dish. Funky clobbering References of

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710
Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710

Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish
Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish

Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722) Age/ Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Plate Flowers, Ca 1690
Large Antique Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Plate Flowers, Ca 1690

Large Antique Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Plate Flowers, Ca 1690

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

We were lucky enough to acquire this very nicely painted dish with a beautifully reverse painted

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Edo Period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon Figures Bird Animal Flo
Edo Period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon Figures Bird Animal Flo

Edo Period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon Figures Bird Animal Flo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice Edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a garden floral scene, figures and birds and a nice brown rim. Marked at base with a Fuku mark. Condition...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Large Dish or Plate 11+ins dia Porcelain Blue & White, Yongzheng Ca 1730
Chinese Large Dish or Plate 11+ins dia Porcelain Blue & White, Yongzheng Ca 1730

Chinese Large Dish or Plate 11+ins dia Porcelain Blue & White, Yongzheng Ca 1730

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

dish which we date to the Qing, early 18th Century, Yongzheng period, Circa 1730. The plate is finely

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period
Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese blue and white ‘Madame de Pompadour’ dish, Qianlong period (1736-95) Decorated with a

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Landscape Puce Rose Qianlong Period
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Landscape Puce Rose Qianlong Period

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Landscape Puce Rose Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

sticker remaining at the base close to rim. Size: 22.5x2.7CM DiameterxHeight Period 18th century Qing

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Antique 18th Century Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Large Dish with Pagode Balcony or Wall Marked
Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Large Dish with Pagode Balcony or Wall Marked

Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Large Dish with Pagode Balcony or Wall Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous quality blue and white porcelain large dish, Chenghua mark at the base but of later Kangxi

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Flowers Landscape Plate Dish, 1690-1710
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Flowers Landscape Plate Dish, 1690-1710

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Flowers Landscape Plate Dish, 1690-1710

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722) Period: 17th century, 18th century China Dynasty Period Qing

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period
A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese blue and white ‘Madame de Pompadour’ dish, Qianlong period (1736-95) Decorated with a

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Famille Noir Dish Birds Flower, ca 1700 Early
Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Famille Noir Dish Birds Flower, ca 1700 Early

Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Famille Noir Dish Birds Flower, ca 1700 Early

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kangxi period and amazing quality dish with different kind of flowers, trees and birds in verte

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Romand of Western Chamber Marked, 17th C.
Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Romand of Western Chamber Marked, 17th C.

Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Romand of Western Chamber Marked, 17th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice dish with a beautifully painted scene of the Romance of the Western Chamber. We think

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Mandarin Ducks Qianlong, Circa 1770
Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Mandarin Ducks Qianlong, Circa 1770

Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Mandarin Ducks Qianlong, Circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1770. The center features a delightful scene of two

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Large "Flower Basket" Dish, Kangxi Period
Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Large "Flower Basket" Dish, Kangxi Period

Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Large "Flower Basket" Dish, Kangxi Period

Located in Downingtown, PA

). Symbolism & Motif: Sotheby's. (2015). A Famille-Verte 'Flower Basket' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (Lot

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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Jeune (Yellow-Ground) Footed Dish, Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi Era (1862

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

) Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Dishes > dish 1 with restored

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Eggshell Saucers Yongzheng Period Bont, 18 C
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Eggshell Saucers Yongzheng Period Bont, 18 C

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Eggshell Saucers Yongzheng Period Bont, 18 C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

& Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Market Flower Plates, 18th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Market Flower Plates, 18th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Market Flower Plates, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Dish 1 with

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Kangxi Period Chinese Dish, China Qing Dynasty
Kangxi Period Chinese Dish, China Qing Dynasty

Kangxi Period Chinese Dish, China Qing Dynasty

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Porcelain dish decorated in blue and iron red with gilt highlights of flowers and landscapes. A

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Qing. QianLong period blue and white “Landscape” dish
Qing. QianLong period blue and white “Landscape” dish

Qing. QianLong period blue and white “Landscape” dish

Located in San Gabriel, CA

Qing. QianLong period blue and white “Landscape” dish/ 清,乾隆 青花山水图盘(有冲)18th century Condition:Shows

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

Qing, Qianlong Period blue and white “Flowers” dish
Qing, Qianlong Period blue and white “Flowers” dish

Qing, Qianlong Period blue and white “Flowers” dish

Located in San Gabriel, CA

Qing, Qianlong Period blue and white “Flowers” dish/ 清, 乾隆 青花花卉图盘(口沿小飞皮)18th century

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

Chinese ‘Lotus Bouquet’ dish, 18th Century.
Chinese ‘Lotus Bouquet’ dish, 18th Century.

Chinese ‘Lotus Bouquet’ dish, 18th Century.

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Chinese porcelain ‘Lotus Bouquet’ dish, 18th Century. Hand painted in 15th Century Yongle style

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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

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 side and chipped enamel section in the interior. Gilt bronze in excellent condition...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Bronze

Large Swatow Deep Circular Dish, 17th Century
Large Swatow Deep Circular Dish, 17th Century

Large Swatow Deep Circular Dish, 17th Century

Located in London, GB

A large Swatow deep circular dish, painted in turquoise, black, iron red and green enamel with

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue And White Dish, China Kangxi Period
Chinese Blue And White Dish, China Kangxi Period

Chinese Blue And White Dish, China Kangxi Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Small porcelain dish with blue decoration undercover of floral motif and lingzhis on geometric

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Fine Chinese Export Blue and White Dish, circa 1775
Fine Chinese Export Blue and White Dish, circa 1775

Fine Chinese Export Blue and White Dish, circa 1775

Located in Frome, Somerset

A lobed blue and white basketwork dish. Finely decorated with a Chinese scene of figures and

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Antique 1770s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Saucer Dish, Mountains, Landscape, Pagodas

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Saucer Dish, Mountains, Landscape, Pagodas

Located in London, GB

Chinese porcelain famille rose saucer dish with foliate rim and gently curved edges, painted in

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Bronze, Enamel

Fine Yongzheng Period Teapot with its Dish in Famille Rose Porcelain

Fine Yongzheng Period Teapot with its Dish in Famille Rose Porcelain

Located in Madrid, ES

Teapot with cover and dish, China, Yongzheng period (1722-1735) Famille rose porcelain. Measures: H

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Period Early 18th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Dish
Chinese Kangxi Period Early 18th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Dish

Chinese Kangxi Period Early 18th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Dish

Located in Paris, FR

This dish is part of a group a unusual dishes en Famille verte porcelain with the cavetto decorated

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Qing Dish Period Flowers Octagonal
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Qing Dish Period Flowers Octagonal

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Qing Dish Period Flowers Octagonal

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic pair of octagonal dishes with floral design. It’s Kitchen Qing from

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Pair Antique 18C Kangxi/Yongzheng Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte
Pair Antique 18C Kangxi/Yongzheng Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte

Pair Antique 18C Kangxi/Yongzheng Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

) decoration of lotus flowers. The backside wall in cafe au lait with verte floral scene also. Condition Dish

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Lovely Antique Blue white Dish Lotus Ducks Qing Chinese Porcelain Ch
Lovely Antique Blue white Dish Lotus Ducks Qing Chinese Porcelain Ch

Lovely Antique Blue white Dish Lotus Ducks Qing Chinese Porcelain Ch

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dish on foot ring with a flat, underglaze blue. With lovely scene of ducks in a water scene. Marked

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Anhua Flowers Qing
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Anhua Flowers Qing

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Anhua Flowers Qing

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual Dutch Decorated deep dish. The dish itself is a white porcelain

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Lovely Large Antique Imari Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Garden Wall Tree Boys
Lovely Large Antique Imari Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Garden Wall Tree Boys

Lovely Large Antique Imari Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Garden Wall Tree Boys

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dish on footring with a flat, underglaze brown-edged, rim (jia mangkou). Chinese Imari, decorated

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Lovely Antique 18C Imari Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Lady on Swing Kangxi
Lovely Antique 18C Imari Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Lady on Swing Kangxi

Lovely Antique 18C Imari Dish Qing Chinese Porcelain Lady on Swing Kangxi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dish on footring with a flat, underglaze brown-edged, rim (jia mangkou). Chinese Imari, decorated

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower
China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower

Located in Miami, FL

Chrysanthemum flower Jade dish from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Beautifully carved piece from

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

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Qing Dish For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic qing dish available at 1stDibs. Each qing dish for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer qing dish, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A qing dish is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made qing dish has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Luen Hing are consistently popular.

How Much is a Qing Dish?

Prices for a qing dish start at $249 and top out at $20,169 with the average selling for $1,519.

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.