Zhang He Art

Questions About Zhang He Art

• What was Zhang famous for?

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  1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025

  Zhang was famous for being a successful, visionary designer. He has produced chairs, side tables and other pieces using digital design technology and production methods such as 3D printing. Zhang Zhoujie has participated in exhibitions worldwide, including 100% Design in London. Fast Company named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business in China in 2014, and he was included on the 2021 Forbes China's Most Valuable Smart Designer list. Shop a variety of Zhang Zhoujie furniture on 1stDibs.

• What is Chinese lacquer?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  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.

• What is Chinese famille?

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  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.

• What is Chinese cinnabar?

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  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.

• What is a Chinese gong?

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  1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021

  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.

• What is a Chinese brush?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021

  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.

• What are Chinese bronzes?

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  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.

• What is a Chinese screen?

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  Lotus 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?

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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.

• What is Chinese rosewood?

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  Lotus 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 are Chinese figurines?

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  1stDibs 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.

• How hard is Chinese elm?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.

• How do you identify Chinese silver?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024

  To identify Chinese silver, first look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as on the bottom or interior. Most pieces will feature four markings. The first is a series of Chinese characters corresponding to the artisan who produced it. The second is the name of the retailer who sold it, usually printed in English. Chinese silver will also usually display the city of manufacture in either Chinese characters or English and a purity mark. Purity markings vary and may include numbers like “935” or “900,” the words “STERLING” or “SOLID SILVER” or Chinese characters that translate to "pure silver." You can learn more about your silver wares by comparing the markings on your pieces to information published on trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chinese silver.

• What is Chinese pottery called?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Chinese pottery is also known as Chinese ceramics or porcelain. Famous for its beautiful, high-quality pottery, China has become one of the key manufacturers of pottery, due to the high amount of stone and clay found in the country. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese pottery pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

• What is Chinese wood carving?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.

• What is Chinese Peking Glass?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Chinese Peking glass, also known as Kangxi glass, is a form of glassware from 18th century Peking. It was originally used to create glass snuff bottles amongst other designs, and still is in production today. You’ll find a variety of Chinese Peking glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

• What is Chinese Canton porcelain?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.

• What is Chinese art called?

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  Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

  The most common Chinese scroll art is in the “shan shui” (山水) style ink painting. Literally translated as “Mountain and Water”, these paintings evoke dreamy landscapes.

• What is Chinese seal carving?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.

• What does Chinese jade symbolize?

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  PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

  Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.