Red Coral Statue
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Coral, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
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Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
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Coral
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Coral
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Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
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Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
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Coral
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A Close Look at chinese-export Furniture
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Red Coral valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Red coral is the most valuable of all precious coral and is frequently harvested for jewelry. It is a species from the Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean and famous for its intensely red color.
- What is red coral jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Red coral jewelry is the term for decorative accessories like necklaces and bracelets that feature a red stone sourced from natural coral. Usually, the coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of red coral jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different methods available to test if your red coral is authentic. Red coral beads should be smooth to the touch, not rough, even when examined up close. Another easy test is to drop them in a glass of milk and see if the milk changes to a red color. If the milk turns red, then your red coral is the real deal. Since imitation red coral is often made of glass, you can also give it a tap and see if it feels like glass. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted red coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021To identify if the red coral is real, put your stone in a glass of milk. If the milk changes color, your stone is a real one. Additionally, you can view it through a magnifying glass. If you observe a texture, your red coral is genuine — a fake one will generally be smooth with no texture. Find red coral jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tibetan red coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. Although the name implies that it is red, many examples of the coral are a dark salmon or bright orange color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tibetan red coral jewelry and decorative objects.