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Pritchard Davis - Framed 1951 Oil, The Chinese Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
Dramatic summer flowers pop against the colourful slip decoration of this elegant Chinese vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pritchard Davis - Framed 1951 Oil, The Chinese Vase
Pritchard Davis - Framed 1951 Oil, The Chinese Vase
$404 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.86 in W 17.72 in
Chinese Vase Ch'ing Dynasty Woman with Deer
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful antique Chinese vase from the Pink Family of the Ch'ing dynasty, from the late 1700s
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vase Ch'ing Dynasty Woman with Deer
Chinese Vase Ch'ing Dynasty Woman with Deer
$1,146 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 7.88 in
Large Chinese Floor Vase in the Style of the Qing Dynasty
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This large Chinese porcelain floor vase is crafted in the style of the Qing dynasty and was made in
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Floor Vase in the Style of the Qing Dynasty
Large Chinese Floor Vase in the Style of the Qing Dynasty
$4,681 Sale Price
65% Off
H 42.52 in Dm 19.69 in
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Chinese porcelain ornamental oriental vase dating from the early 1900s. The vase is
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted
$955 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 4.14 in
Nankin Vase from the Manchu Period. China, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese NANKIN vase. Made of polychrome and enamelled porcelain with rotating samurai battle scenes
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Chinese Silk Pictorial Vase Rugs in Pale Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vase Design Rugs, Vase Design Chinese Rugs, Art Deco Chinese, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols Rugs
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug in Tan Field with Navy Border & Floral Vase Motifs
Located in Barrington, IL
medallion, while elegant flower vase motifs grace each corner, evoking the serene charm of historic Chinese
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese floor vase made of earthenware. Motif of fish on the seabed.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase. Chinese floor vase made of earthenware. Motif of fish on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol-handled Vase and Cover for the American Market
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol-handled Vase and Cover for the American Market, Dated 1789 on base
Category

Antique 1780s Chinese George III Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green English vases in the Chinese style. Vases in rich green and coral with chinoiserie
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Vases

Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
$600 / set
H 7.5 in W 3.13 in D 2.63 in
Chinese Brass and Pewter Prunus Vase
Located in Glasgow, GB
China. The vase is adorned with a figural scene of a tree peony in full bloom. Depicted with paper thin
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Chinese Brass and Pewter Prunus Vase
Chinese Brass and Pewter Prunus Vase
$165 Sale Price
60% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage Pair of Floral Chinese Vases
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage pair of Chinese vases from the mid 20th century with floral cloisonné décor. Welcome to a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Floral Chinese Vases
Vintage Pair of Floral Chinese Vases
$980 / set
H 12 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Chinese Blue Poudre Porcelain and Ormolu Vases in the Archaic Style
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of antique Chinese blue poudre porcelain and Chinese gilt bronze-mounted vases in
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Vases

Chinese porcelain Mai-ping form vase, c. 1775-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese porcelain mai-ping form vase with standing rim over a bulbous shoulder tapering to a flared
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Diminutively scaled Chinese blue & white porcelain vase, c. 1680
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese provincial porcelain trumpet form vase on a flaring foot. This diminutively scaled vase is
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Chinese Dragon Vase
By Pols Potten
Located in Greenwich, CT
The yellow dragon vase is crafted out of porcelain and finished with a yellow glaze and hand
Category

2010s Dutch Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Powder Blue Gilt Decorated Rouleau Vase, Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and opulent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain rouleau vase with gilt painted
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases. These elegant vases are
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Pottery

Late Qing Period Traditional Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a 19th-century traditional Chinese blue and white ceramic vase, a fine example of classic
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Opole, PL
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays A large Chinese
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Late 20th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
$955 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.19 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very interesting old copper vase, believed to have been made in Japan or China. Its
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Copper

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Five-piece Famille Rose Garniture of Vases
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Five-piece Famille Rose Garniture of Vases, Circa 1775-80 The
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Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Cornflower Blue Chinese Yuhuchunping Vase with Crystalline Glaze, circa 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A finely proportioned Chinese monochrome porcelain vase, handcrafted in the 1970s, showcasing the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Peking Area Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
antique Chinese Peking area rug features a group of three flowering cloisonne vases floating in an open
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Large Chinese Canton Famille Verte Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese Canton famille verte ormolu mounted porcelain vases Chinese, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Large Chinese Canton Famille Verte Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vases
Pair of Large Chinese Canton Famille Verte Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vases
$66,118 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 42.13 in Dm 14.57 in
21st Century Glazed and Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase, 2000
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chinese vase from the early 21st century. Jingdezhen ceramic work glazed and painted by hand with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1920, the tall vase is round in shaped with an elegant long neck. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese cloisonné vases contain bamboo, chrysanthemums, peonies, and blooming lotus flowers. Bamboo is a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Baotou Scholar’s Rug with Confucian Pictorial Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, and a teacup and saucer. To the right of the center vase, a Chinese harp half-enclosed in a bag, a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Blue Chinese Peking Glass Vases with Silver Inclusions
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning pair of Chinese Peking glass vases in a rich cobalt blue hue, accented with delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Blue and White Vases, Circa 1930 An impressive and unusual pair of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vases, c. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of porcelain Famille Verte vases, made in China in the 1900's. Each vase is a canvas of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Chinese Turquoise Blue Peking Glass Vase, Republic Period, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, China. The Peking glass vase of elegant bottle shape featuring two shades of overlay blue. The outer
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese café au leit porcelain and ormolu vases Porcelain: Chinese, 18th Century
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
$13,241 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
21st Century Painted and Glazed Ceramic Chinese Landscape Vase, 2000
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chinese vase from the early 21st century. Hand painted ceramic work of Jingdezhen depicting a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Pink Ceramic Famille Rose Pastel Chinoiserie Quatrefoil Chinese Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Blue pink and green ceramic porcelain Famille rose quatrefoil Chinese vase. The opening is 5" wide
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese export baluster form garniture vase with figural scenes, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export baluster form garniture vase with famille rose figural scenes within cobalt under
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Gord Form Vases, circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Chinese Cloisonne vases in cinnabar and white color. The gord form with slim taper neck
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Export Porcelain Deer Handled Vase, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Porcelain Deer-Handled Vase China, 20th Century  This Chinese Export Porcelain Vase
Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Deer Handled Vase, 20th Century
Chinese Export Porcelain Deer Handled Vase, 20th Century
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.5 in Dm 9 in
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Pair of Early Chinese Republic Era Cloisonne Vases with Stylized Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne vases originate from China during the Early Republic period and done
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Chinese-Form Ceramic Vase, ca. 1900
By Roseville Pottery
Located in New York, NY
American Arts & Crafts Chinese-Form Pauleo Pattern Glazed Ceramic Vase In Manner of Roseville for
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Antique Chinese Paper Mache Floor Vase with Hand-Painted Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique floor vase is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Vase in Crystal from the 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinoiserie vase in crystal from the 20th century.  
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Glazed and Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase With Flowers, 2000
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chinese vase from the beginning of the 21st century. Work in glazed and hand painted ceramic with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Carved Peking Cameo Glass Double Gourd Vase, circa 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
"logevity" vase, circa 1960's, China. The vase of elegant double gourd (hulu) shape, with a short recessed
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs on Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful baluster vase. Created in China circa 1980, the
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Chinese Kangxi Prunus, Matching Pair c.1980s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, hand-made in China circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese mei-ping form porcelain vase in Imperial yellow, c. 1912-1949
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Mei-ping form hand thrown porcelain vase in an Imperial yellow glaze. The under foot has a cobalt
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Underlay Chinese Altar Vase with Scalloped Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer with gold-leaf underlay vintage Chinese altar vase from the mid 20th century with
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Unspoken Green Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
By Hua Wang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and reverence for "things", bringing together the advocacy of nature and fetishism on a porcelain vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Unspoken Green Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
The Unspoken Green Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
$1,350 / item
H 16.39 in W 7.02 in D 7.02 in
The Unspoken Black Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
By Hua Wang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and reverence for "things", bringing together the advocacy of nature and fetishism on a porcelain vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Unspoken Black Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
The Unspoken Black Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
$1,350 / item
H 16.39 in W 7.02 in D 7.02 in
Fabienne Jouvin, Paris, Hand Painted Vase, The Last Emperor
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in North Miami, FL
portraiture of the Last Chinese Emperor. The colors are vivid and this ceramic vase is very heavy and divided
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Enlightening Quantum Pink Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
By Hua Wang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-dimensional balls instead of flat dots to decorate the vase, It makes the colors become more prominent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Enlightening Quantum Pink Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
The Enlightening Quantum Pink Ceramic Vase by Hua Wang
$1,190 / item
H 17.56 in W 6.63 in D 6.63 in
Massive Pair of Chinese Turquoise Porcelain, French Dore Bronze Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
bronze and Chinese Turquoise ground porcelain hand engraved basket weave form vases. The porcelain
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Vases

Materials

Bronze

Masons Ironstone Bottle Vase in Chinese Dragon Pattern very rare, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare ironstone vase, in the Chinese style, all hand painted in the coloured dragon
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

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The Chinese Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the Chinese vase for your home. Each the Chinese vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage the Chinese vase now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a the Chinese vase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each the Chinese vase bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one the Chinese vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but André Fu, The Marbro Lamp Company and Edouard Lievre produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a the Chinese vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $233 and can go as high as $26,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,915.
Questions About The Chinese Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
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    A 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.
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    Chinese 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.
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    There 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.
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    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.

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    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.

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    Lotus 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.

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    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Vase 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
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    An 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.
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    French 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.
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    A 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.