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Place of Origin: Chinese
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful vintage set of three porcelain statues features the Chinese deities Fu, Lu, Shou, commonly known as the Fu Lu Shou gods in folks Chinese. Each statue represents a diff...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam
Located in Leuven , BE
The bowl of the Vietnamese water pipe is jar-shaped. The metal handle allows easy carrying and moving of the object. The pipe stem that is normally places in the water tank, is missi...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful vintage set of three porcelain statues features the Chinese deities Fu, Lu, Shou, commonly known as the Fu Lu Shou gods in folks Chinese. Each statue represents a diff...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted ceramic. The ornate headdress...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Woman's Headdress in Shape of a Butterfly, Yao People, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Woman's Hat in the shape of a butterfly. China, mid 20th century Linen stretched over a basketry frame, wood, silk tassels and fringe, glass beads. 22" x 20 1/2" x 5" (56 x 52 x...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber, Beads

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 19th century, this flat wooden panel is curiously etched with geometric patterns and dense triangle-work. Its original use remains unknown, perhaps it was a divination t...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Silk Chinese Red Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese silk pictorial rug. On a border-less burgundy red ground, 11 Immortals stand on clouds .Each immortal has its own unique colorful outfit o...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 19th century, this flat wooden panel is curiously etched with geometric patterns, simple leaf motifs, and a triangle-work border. Its original use remains unknown - perh...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Cocoon Jar, Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An antique cocoon jar. Earthenware with hints of red color pigments. China, Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE).
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This 19th-century example re...
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Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Reed, Wood

Three Chinese Ancient Warriors Panels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Three Hand-Painted Panels of Chinese Warriors. The paintings feature Chinese warriors in full costume of the era in vivid colors of red, green, yellow, and orange on a beige backgro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Batik Fabric Painting Tribal Folk Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Asian Batik hand painted fabric art. The beautiful batik is a panoramic depiction of riders in chariots and on horseback set on an indigo color fabric with designs in ivory. The batik is a wonderful example of a hand painted wall art. Batik is one of many methodologies of fabric art in a long and rich folk textile tradition around the world. It is a wax-resist type of dyeing operation where certain sections of a textile are pigmented while others are tied-off and shielded from coloring. Batik designs are created in various geometric motifs that have certain symbolism and convey status within society, but now too they use batik methods to achieve what in essence are paintings on fabric. Dimensions: 15” x 78” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Yunnan, China Material: Textile Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2263 Vintage Batik Painting...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900-1940 Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask China. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912)...
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20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Cocoon Jar, Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An antique cocoon jar. Earthenware with hints of red color pigments. China, Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE).
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Nineteenth Century Chinese Metal Water Pipe, Covered with Green Dyed Ray Skin
Located in Leuven , BE
The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated opium was placed in the lidded well of the pipe. The smoker could inhale the fumes through this pipe. Most water pipes have a holder for storing the maintenance tools, such as a little brush, a spike and tweezers. The water pipes could easily be smoked while sitting down, unlike the regular opium pipes...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Oil on Canvas Depicting a Porcelain Sales Woman, Chinese School, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Interesting 18th century painting, Chinese School, for the European market, depicting a porcelain sales woman dealing with European traders. Medium: Oil on canvas. Measures: 62.5 x...
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18th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Red Chinese Antique Hand Painted Wood Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th century antique wood serving tray hand-painted with flowers on red background. Worn paint and great patina with floral painted des...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The f...
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20th Century Folk Art Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add artistic flair to your decor with this Chinese glass pheasant bird sculpture. Vibrant colors and fine details make it a standout piece. We sell items as acquired, without rest...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally executed figural form, exquisitely detailed, one holding a teapot, the other holding a charger, rising on rare sculptural plinth...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Bone

Antique Yao Shaman's Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Shaman's Mask Guizhou Province, China Early 20th Century Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm) On a custom made metal stand. Covered inside and o...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood, Paper

Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it. Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ningshia, Chinese Export, Hand Knotted Wool, Antique Rug, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Ningshia from China made in circa 1920 In original condition and some wear consistent of age and use. This rug is been restored as we show on the photos. Hand knotte...
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900-1940 Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask China. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912)...
Category

20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
True in all its elements to the original examples which date from the early Chinese Tang period. The black glazed horse is naturalistically modelled. It stands on a rectangular base ...
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Mid-20th Century Tang Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.
Located in New York, NY
Realized between 1368AD-1644 AD, this stunning documented horse figurine was realized in China during the Ming period. Executed using a Sacai glaze, the sculpture offers a cream colo...
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20th Century Ming Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market This unique Chinese felt was imported into Japan in the early 1900s. Little in known about their specific use, or who or might have owne...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ningshia Chinese Export Hand Knotted Wool Antique Rug, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Ningshia from China made in 1900 Hand knotted wool Measures: 88 x 176 cm.
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Girl Holding Fish Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Girl Sculpture with intricate hand-painted details, symbolizing prosperity; a charming cultural addition to any decor. We sell items as acquired, with...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Saddle Carpet with Peonies, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets...
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1920s Vintage Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Finely Carved Old Chinese Bamboo Censer with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sell is a magnificent Chinese Carved Bamboo incense burner. It has very detailed hand carved Chinese traditional folks art of clouds and dragons on the censer. It was made f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the Mid-20th Century and has aged be...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters carved in wood in a splendid calligraphic style. The frame is enhanced by red and ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Rock Crystal Parrots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely hand carved rock crystal.
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Rock Crystal

Chinese Painted Bamboo Walking Stick, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century walking stick from northern China is comprised of a length of thin bamboo that has been steamed and bent into a hook shape. The bamboo segments are painted in alter...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic koi sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese folk art designs. The fish is carved with a squat, rounded body and finished with colo...
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20th Century Folk Art Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits on the original paper with lovely glazed...
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam
Located in Leuven , BE
The bowl of the Vietnamese water pipe is jar-shaped. The metal handle allows easy carrying and moving of the object. The pipe stem that is normally places in the water tank, is missi...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Chess and Backgammon Lacquered Wood Board, China, Late 19th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chess and backgammon lacquered wood board. China, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Willow, Bentwood

Antique Chinese Multi-Lobed Opium Box in Silver, Decorated with Reliefs with Ide
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum. Made in China in 1970s. The original clockwork w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Camphor Wood Toys
Located in Pomona, CA
Rare find antique Chinese gilt wooden carved adult toys. It is 100 percent hand made hand carved from Camphor wood with gilt painting on it. They are the cou...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Willow

EXTRA LARGE 162X113CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the ori...
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place of reverence and artistry, sits the Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion, enshrined in a form of breathtaking elegance. Guanyin's divine presence is unveiled as he is seated in padmasana, the lotus position, a symbol of purity and enlightenment. His regal robes...
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16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We have not seen another quite like it. Has a great feel and clearly unique look. ...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Khotan Pink and Blue Wool Runner Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in high quality wool and originating from East Turkestan in 1920, this antique Khotan runner features a notably unique and subversive field design with horizontal medall...
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1920s Khotan Vintage Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wool

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the ori...
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Silk Chinese Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese silk pictorial animal motif rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century 4'2'' x 5'11''
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20th Century Expressionist Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Wool

Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. Hand-woven of young willo...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Folk Art

Materials

Bentwood, Willow

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