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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.
- What is a Chinese brush?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A Chinese brush is an ink brush or paintbrush. It was invented in China around 3,000 B.C. and was predominantly used by Chinese calligraphy artists and later on by Japanese and Korean artists. Find Chinese brushes from different periods on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese gong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Chinese gong is a musical percussion instrument in the shape of a circular, flat metal disk. A gong is hit with a mallet to produce a range of sounds. In China, gongs are commonly made of bronze and have long been part of a variety of ceremonial functions. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Chinese gongs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What are Chinese bronzes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Chinese famille?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese famille is Chinese porcelain characterized by opaque rose colors, in shades of pink and carmine. The colors were introduced to Chinese potters around the time of the Kangxi reign by Western Jesuits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese famille pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Chinese cinnabar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese cinnabar is the art of carving lacquer. The lacquer is the sap that comes from a family of trees found in southern China. It is red in color, and was the base on which intricate designs were carved. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese cinnabar pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to initially check if a vase is a Tiffany vase. Check the base of a vase for a mark or initials from the maker. The iridescent quality of Tiffany glass is crafted into the glass, rather than sprayed or painted on, so any marks where the iridescence has rubbed off would indicate that a vase is not an authentic Tiffany piece. To be sure if a vase is a Tiffany vase, it is best to have a professional evaluate it. Shop a range of expertly vetted Tiffany vases on 1stDibs.
- What are Chinese figurines?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020
Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
- What is a Chinese screen?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.
- What is a Chinese scroll?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese scroll is a painting or calligraphy painted on silk or rice paper that has been mounted onto a heavier paper or silk with wooden rollers at both ends. They can be rolled up for easy storage, and can be viewed hung on the wall, or unrolled along a long table.
- What is Chinese rosewood?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese rosewood, known as hongmu (红木), is a general term used for a variety of tropical fine grained fragrant hardwoods of deep reddish brown color that is prized for furniture making.
- What is a Sommerso vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is vase pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Vase pottery is a type of decorative object with an open top formed out of earthenware or clay. Not all vases are clay, however. Artisans may also produce them out of glass, aluminum, stone, marble, bronze and stainless steel. Typically, people arrange flowers in vases, but they can also function as standalone decorations. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a bud vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While standard vases can hold numerous stems, a bud vase is big enough for only one. Some people fill them with a few tiny flowers or buds.
- What is a cameo vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cameo vase is a decorative glass vase that features a design in raised relief achieved by engraving, etching and carving. The earliest examples date back to ancient Roman times, and the decorative objects experienced a revival during the Art Nouveau and Neo-Grec periods. On 1stDibs, find a range of cameo vases.
- What is a moriage vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A moriage vase is an open vessel made of pottery. Often used for flower-arranging, the vases feature raised slip decorations, such as scrollwork or flowers. You will usually find the motif on Japanese porcelain ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of moriage vases.
- What is an Imari vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Imari vase is a porcelain vessel named after the Japanese port from which this type of porcelain was shipped to the West starting in the late 1600s. Imari vases often have rich, traditional designs including colorful and exotic landscapes, birds, twisted trees and other imagery popular at the time. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Imari vases from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is a Galle vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French artist Emile Galle was well known for his glasswork, especially his Galle vases. These vases featured swirling colors with flowers or leaves as an accent. Galle was born in 1846 and died in 1904, and his works are considered to be a significant influence in the Art Nouveau movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What are cinnabar vases?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cinnabar vase is a vessel with an open top made out of lacquer in a dark reddish-orange color. Most cinnabar vases come from China and Japan and show off intricate carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of cinnabar vases.