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Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period calligraphy signboard with stunning age-related patina. Made in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
H 41.74 in W 86.23 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Olive Jasper Barrel Beads
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful single Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade olive jasper barrel beads. An unique brush
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, natural cow bone
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Scroll Poems
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, 17" Chinese calligraphy brush with carved bamboo handle. The handle is a bamboo
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period linden wood signboard with calligraphy with stunning age-related
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

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Metal

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
H 37.41 in W 77.96 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Celadon Jade Barrel 15"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 6 celadon jade barrel rings, each
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Chinese Calligraphy and Bamboo - China Ink - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Calligraphy and Bamboo is a drawing realized in the mid-20th Century. China Ink on paper
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Face and Chinese Calligraphy
By Huang Gang
Located in Missouri, MO
Huang Gang (b. 1961) "Face with Chinese Calligraphy" Mixed Media including Gold Gilding, Decoupage
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

Face and Chinese Calligraphy
Face and Chinese Calligraphy
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period "Honor Reward" calligraphy sign board. The wood carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 2.37 in
Stag Minstrel Drawers Handpainted & Decoupaged With Chinese Calligraphy
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
bayleaf green finish, with the drawer fronts later adorned in a decoupage of antique Chinese calligraphy
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20th Century British Sideboards

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Metal

Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered signboard with calligraphy. The wood carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

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Metal

Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930. Very interesting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit. This early 20th century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
painterly calligraphy. Expressing notions of endurance and moral fortitude, the scroll may have been painted
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20th Century Qing Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Rice Paper

Framed Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
painterly calligraphy. Expressing notions of endurance and moral fortitude, the scroll may have been painted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Chinese calligraphic stainless steel sculpture
By Zheng Lu
Located in NEW YORK, NY
deeply influenced by his study of traditional Chinese philosophy, and often calligraphy, an art form he
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
large calligraphy brush wonderfully recreates traditional forms with carved bone fittings and an
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Metal, Other

Mid Century Monumental Chinese Calligraphy Vases, A Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Mid-20th century Monumental brown, white and red glazed ceramic hand painted calligraphy floor vase
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Large Antique Family Tribute Sign With Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Chinese sign with striking calligraphy in the center of the sign and smaller
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

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Wood, Lacquer

Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Calligraphy Biennale, Jeollabuk-do Art Center, Korea 2005 China-Korea Modern Art Exhibition, Sejong Museum
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Calligraphy Biennale, Jeollabuk-do Art Center, Korea 2005 China-Korea Modern Art Exhibition, Sejong Museum
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Calligraphy Biennale, Jeollabuk-do Art Center, Korea 2005 China-Korea Modern Art Exhibition, Sejong Museum
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
, four medium sized ones, hand-painted calligraphy and weathered lacquered finish. This monumental Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Paper

Chinese Calligraphy "Ode to The Red Cliffs" in Underglaze Blue Vase
Located in Norton, MA
A charming Chinese Calligraphy in Underglaze Blue Vase. The poem was written by a great poet Su
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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Gold Camphor Wood Paper Weight for Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Hong Kong, HK
scholar are well collected through Chinese history. The four treasures are paper, chinese brushes, chinese
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Vintage 1980s Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Large Oversize Asian Round Decorative Figural Head with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large oversize round Asian decorative head in red and gold. This piece is perfect for a bookshelf, or as a statement piece for a side table. Painting in a striking red hue, it is dec...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Folk Art Busts

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Plastic, Plaster

Vintage Chinese Bone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. This brush is from the 20th
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone

Poetic Chinese Landscape inspired by Calligraphy, abstract and conceptual style
By Gao Yi
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
could clearly see the clean and decisive brushstrokes of Chinese calligraphy being absorbed into layers
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Poetic Chinese Landscape inspired by Calligraphy, abstract and conceptual style
By Gao Yi
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
could clearly see the clean and decisive brushstrokes of Chinese calligraphy being absorbed into layers
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Poetic Chinese Landscape inspired by Calligraphy, abstract and conceptual style
By Gao Yi
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
motion of the brush. One could clearly see the clean and decisive brushstrokes of Chinese calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Flying" Chinese Ideogram Rug Designed by Paola Billi, Yellow Silk and Pink Wool
By Boralevi Firenze, Paola Billi
Located in Firenze, IT
. The decoration, a Chinese ideogram that means "Flying", was specially designed in italics "crazy" by
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Oversized Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
the traditional Eastern motifs such as bamboos, lotus flowers, Chinese calligraphy or the iconic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Crystal Calligraphy Brush
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 14.5" Chinese calligraphy brush with crystal handle. The clear crystal glass symbolizes
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Calligraphy Brush
Crystal Calligraphy Brush
H 14.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
Chinese Contemporary Green Glazed Water Jug Pottery with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese contemporary green glazed water jug with unusual design and calligraphy. Born in China
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Wooden Altar Table
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique and decorative Chinese wooden altar table with cast stone top incised with Chinese
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Late 20th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Altar Table
Chinese Wooden Altar Table
H 35 in W 58 in D 15 in
Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of blue white porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. Each handle with 6 hand painted
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
H 12 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair
Located in Somis, CA
Very unique, one of a kind Chinese calligraphy brush with the fine goat hair, decorated with a
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Bone, Goat Hair

Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair
Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair
H 9.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Set of 3 Calligraphy Brushes Blue and White
Located in Somis, CA
A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with blue and white porcelain. Handle with hand painted blue
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Signs with Hand Carved Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
calligraphy. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair of vertical
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Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

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Wood

Lovely Ink Drawing Painting of Wang Xizhi China Artist, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese calligraphy. Wang is sometimes regarded as the greatest Chinese calligrapher in history, and was a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
in coral red, and powerful Chinese calligraphy script in black ink, with a coral red stamped six
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Chinese Porcelain Celadon Urn Vase Lamp Stand Chinoiserie Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
oak plinthe and light along the top with chinese calligraphy finial.  
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Oak

Monumental Calligraphy Brush 37" Marble Rings
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, oversize Chinese calligraphy brush with a collection of 14 jumbo marble rings
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble

Calligraphy Brush Serpentine Barrels 15" Misty Mountains
Located in Somis, CA
A testament to traditional craftsmanship, this large Chinese calligraphy brush is skillfully
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Serpentine

Large Calligraphy Brush Butterscotch Marble Archer's Rings 20.5"
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful hand made extra large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning butterscotch colored marble
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

A pair of early 20th C Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
bird on one side and Chinese calligraphy in verse to the opposing side, with applied salamander
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Black Horse - China Ink by Chinese Master Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
drawing on paper. On the left side a text in Chinese calligraphy, a red stamp seal and sign. "Hoayong
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
Located in Somis, CA
The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history
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2010s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

XL Calligraphy Brush Engraved Jade Archer's Rings 17"
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 7 jade Archer's rings
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red and black armoire with calligraphy and brass hardware from 1800s, China. This Chinese armoire
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Chinese Incence Burner Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese calligraphy and dragon etching on copper . With the original food dogs finials . Shades are not
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Brass, Copper, Bronze

Antique Dancer's Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered leather, elm and cast iron dancer's clothing trunk. With attractive Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Leather

Antique Dancer's Trunk
Antique Dancer's Trunk
H 38 in W 36 in D 18 in
Gilt Chinese Persimmon Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
enclosing Chinese calligraphy. Gilt embellishments of flying bats flank each medallion as symbols of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Gilt Chinese Persimmon Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
enclosing Chinese calligraphy. Gilt embellishments of flying bats flank each medallion as symbols of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rustic Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese calligraphy console table, in very good condition. As pictures this is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Rustic Console Table
19th Century Rustic Console Table
H 36 in W 61 in D 14.5 in
Red Chinese Antique Hand Painted Wood Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
paint and great patina with floral painted design in red and yellow and green with Chinese calligraphy
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Terracotta Jar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This jar made by hand with exceptional floral and Chinese calligraphy motifs marked on it, and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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