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Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Purple Wool Rug 11 Ft 11 in X 19 Ft 2 I
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful oversized antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a red field, tan frame in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Silk Rug Mid-Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Antique Silk Chinese Beige Color textile is a truly unique and special piece that exudes
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Chinese Silk Rug Mid-Century
Chinese Silk Rug Mid-Century
W 119.3 in L 119.3 in
Green Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare oval-shaped Green Chinese Art Deco rug. Measures: 2' x 3'10'' Chinese Art Deco rugs are
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Green Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug
Green Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug
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W 24 in L 46 in
Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1970s, 1C1030
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Art Deco Chinese rug i, sea green color. The rug is from the end of 20th century
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carpet with Salmon Pink Ground
Located in Firenze, IT
In the vast range of Chinese carpets, all Chinese civilization is represented and in the elements
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Museum Quality Antique Chinese Pillar Rug with Lotus Flowers
Located in Milan, IT
A very unusual long and narrow pillar rug, decorated by large lotus flowers with tracery in a manner reminiscent of Ming period weavings. It is very finely woven with lustrous wool, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early Chinese Carpet with Stylized Lotus Flowers and Leaf Stems
Located in Milan, IT
and to long leafs with a cloud-like contour. In a seminal study on early Chinese carpets (M. Franses
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
1940's Silk Road 100% wool pile rug hand made in China and bought from Liberty's London in the 1970's
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue
By Walter Nichols
Located in Hanover, MA
Room sized (96" x 117") Chinese Art Deco rug attributed to Walter Nichols in hand knotted wool with
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Balance I" / 9' x 12' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using Japanese brushes at varied weights, this rug is created using subtle geometries that float between the lines in this simplistic, yet captivating pattern. Hand made in Nepal wit...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Balance I" / 8' x 10' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using Japanese brushes at varied weights, this rug is created using subtle geometries that float between the lines in this simplistic, yet captivating pattern. Hand made in Nepal wit...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Thick Knotted Wool Rug with Pagoda Temple and Floral Trees
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this medium sized country house, vintage Chinese rug with lovely
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Country Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Very Large Chinese Vintage Floral Medallion Border Rug in Aqua and Pink Tones
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large country house, vintage Chinese design rug with
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20th Century Chinese Country Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Once upon a time I was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
: pinks and grays Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool Knot density: 150 knots
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
golds and turquois Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool Knot density: 150 knots
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
: Brown, Rose, Blue, Beige Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool Knot density: 150
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Once Upon a Time i Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
, Silver, Creme Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool Knot density: 150 knots / inch²
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Art Deco rug light blue background with a butterfly and cascades of multicolored flowers
Located in Firenze, IT
This rug with a light blue united field and cascades of flowers on the sides is part of the Nichols carpet type. Walter Nichols, an American entrepreneur, was a pioneer in bringing h...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

China orange background 8 dragons repeated in multiple levels and 8-pointed star in center
Located in Firenze, IT
Peculiar and at the same time characteristic is the decoration of this old Chinese carpet with a rare orange background. Main element is the eight-pointed star, used in Buddhist cult...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Art Deco' rug deep red background, blue border and colorful flower cascade
Located in Firenze, IT
From its elegance and unusual style, one can recognize this splendid Chinese carpet from the Art Deco period. The wool is shiny and silky, spun thicker than ordinary Chinese wool. Th...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Square Modern Aubusson Green Carpet, not Needle Point
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Chinese carpet - copy of an antique French Aubusson, with the same design, colors and sizes, ( that
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Late 20th Century Chinese Charles X Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Carpet with light blue background and Chinese design from the 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
It is the early 1930s in Hanoi. Two French engineers living there, Georges Fenies and Armand Guillou, are passionate about hand-knotted carpets in their spare time. At that time thes...
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Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rare and Early Khotan Rug with Two Niches
Located in Milan, IT
exhibition entitled 'Hunting and Gathering: China, Tibet & East Turkestan'.
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Antique Early 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian...

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Wool

Superior Luxury Rug Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
golds and turquois Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool Knot density: 150 knots
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Japanese Sakiori Rug
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sakiori is a traditional Japanese painstaking technique of rag weaving utilizing strips of salvages kimono, futon covers and other fabric. Nothing goes to waste. ] This incredible r...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Cotton

Japanese Sakiori Rug
Japanese Sakiori Rug
W 55.91 in L 57.49 in
Round Heriz Silk Rug Contemporary Colors Gold Pink Turquoise by Djoharian Design
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
: pinks and golds and turquois Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool Knot density
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Afghan Folklore Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Kpi, Jamie Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Afghan Folklore carpet designer Jamie Hayon said "with my new design for nodus in collaboration with artisans of Afghanistan, I explore the folklore of the culture through the medium...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Samarkanda or Khotan Rug with Landscape
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual colours for this soft landscape rug, almost surreal: suitable for wall hanging also , can be hung over a sofa or a bed - This rare carpet came from Samarkanda, the famous...
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Mid-20th Century Turkestan International Style Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Tibetan rug woven with the wool yarn obtained by unravelling the so-called 'Nambu' skirts, which are typically decorated by multicolored stripes. The unravelled ya...
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Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug
Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug
W 29.93 in L 42.52 in
Vintage Fiesta Ware Homer Laughlin Hall China Company Pitchers and Coffee Pots
By Hall China, Fiesta Ware
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Assorted vintage coffee servers and water pitchers by Fiesta for Homer Laughlin and Hall China
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pitchers

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Ceramic

Chi Shing, 'River Boats I', Framed Watercolor Painting, China, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
- finished with double matte boards - signed lower left - China - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Metal

Classical George I Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and elegant early Georgian oak marble top console table in the Chinese taste, the original
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Antique 1720s English George I Console Tables

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Marble

Classical George I Console Table
Classical George I Console Table
H 32 in W 53 in D 27 in
Antique Chinese Rug - 19th Century Chinese Rug, Antique Rug, Chinese Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Chinese Rug - 19th Century Chinese Rug It is a carpet woven in China in the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Orange with Roses, Regency, circa 1820
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in London, GB
British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from
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Antique 1820s Welsh Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

How Old Am I? Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
A first-ever children's visual reference book on age — and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe For young children, the concept of age is abstract whe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

How Old Am I? Book
How Old Am I? Book
H 8.4 in W 7.2 in D 0.8 in
higashi I
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher Riggio
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

higashi I
higashi I
H 5.71 in Dm 6.3 in
Antique Chinese Armorial Tea Bowl Porcelain Qianlong China ca 1775
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Scottish McNaughton family / Clan Armorial Crest. The text: "I Hope in God" underneath a tower and helmet. Condition cup perfect, saucer star hairline and line from rim. Size 96 ...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a horse, China Northern Wei dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
to perfect condition. Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed in the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

China Antique Ceramic Brazier
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3201 - What a beautiful simple ancient ceramic! It's a Chinese brazier, sober and elegant. I
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ceramic

China Antique Ceramic Brazier
China Antique Ceramic Brazier
H 4.34 in Dm 9.26 in
Coffee Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the table top is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Coffee Table 'I' in Red Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the table top is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Coffee Table 'I' in Red Terrazzo
Coffee Table 'I' in Red Terrazzo
H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
Coffee Table 'I' in Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Rare Antique 17th C Transitional Chinese Porcelain Lidded Vase / Jar China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Fantastic and rare piece of very high quality. Nicely potted. Similar to the onese found in the Hatcher Cargo. Late Ming or Early Qing c.1640. The Neck Decorated...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Serpentine / Jade Hand Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice antique Chinese serpentine / jade with hand painted porcelain hand mirror, circa 1910s to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Mirrors

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Serpentine

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pastille box I
By Riggio
Located in London, GB
A bone china lidded vessel with hand painted underglaze decoration by London artist Christopher
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pastille box I
Pastille box I
H 3.15 in Dm 4.93 in
China from the West by David Howard, Vol I and Vol II, Signed 1st Ed
By David Howard, John Ayers
Located in valatie, NY
China from the West by David Howard and John Ayers. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Pair of Old Rough Chinese Chairs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The original finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving a soft, natural organic feel to the chairs. Rear legs have a piece added years ago due to wear: but I didn'...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Fruitwood

Pair of Old Rough Chinese Chairs
Pair of Old Rough Chinese Chairs
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed . The holes are for incense ,i
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Brass Buddha with child  Incense 1940s China
Brass Buddha with child  Incense 1940s China
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H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
Located in Ukiah, CA
Extremely early Chinese Buddha. This piece measures a substantial 9 1/4 inches tall and 11 inches
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Bronze

Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
H 9.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Terracotta Chinese Figures Statues
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
accepting offers: I want to close my activities and I have a beautiful Chinese collection, see the other
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Antique Terracotta Chinese Figures Statues
Antique Terracotta Chinese Figures Statues
H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Coffee Table 'I' in Mint Green Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Antique Chinese Dish with Ideograms
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3197 - Antique Chinese dish with ideograms, from my private collection: collected about 35 years
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics

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Celadon

Square Dining Table 'i' in Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the table top is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Square Dining Table 'i' in Black Terrazzo
Square Dining Table 'i' in Black Terrazzo
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Round Dining Table 'I' in Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Coffee Table 'I' in Sky Blue Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Square Dining Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Square Dining Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
Square Dining Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Round Dining Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Bar Table 'I' in Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the table top is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Pedestals

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Steel

Bar Table 'I' in Black Terrazzo
Bar Table 'I' in Black Terrazzo
H 41.34 in Dm 19.69 in
Bar Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'I' is a collection of tables: coffee / side tables, dining tables, bar tables. The base and the structures are in steel, and the tabletop is in terrazzo. by Bentu design Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Pedestals

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Steel

Bar Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
Bar Table 'I' in White Terrazzo
H 41.34 in Dm 19.69 in
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    China pottery is called china because it originated in the country of China. The earliest examples of the pottery commonly called china date back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which ruled the area now known as China from 25–220 A.D. It was the British who coined the term “china” when traders were first introduced to the unique porcelain produced by Chinese artisans. Shop a large selection of china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bone china cups are made from a type of porcelain consisting of bone ash, kaolin and feldspathic material, and it contains a minimum of 30% phosphate from animal bone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are several Hermès boutiques in China. Hermés opened its first Chinese boutique in 1997 in Beijing and has since opened an additional 27 locations in China. Hermés is a highly coveted brand across the globe, and should only be purchased through vetted retailers. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted Hermès items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kutani china is a type of porcelain made in the Kutani region of Japan. Initially produced in the 1600s, Kutani was revived in the 1800s and is still in production today. Kutani china is characterized by pictorial designs, bold motifs and rich colors. Find a variety of Kutani china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gien china refers to pottery produced by the company Faïencerie de Gien. Thomas Edme Hulm founded the company in Gien, France, in 1821. It produces colorful tin-glazed pieces known as faience. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Gien china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cauldon china is bone china dinnerware and serveware produced by the company Cauldon, Ltd. The company opened in Shelton Stoke in Trent, England, in 1904 and operated there until 1920. After a decade-long cessation of operations, the company reopened in 1930 and produced pieces under the Royal Cauldon brand name until 1962. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Royal Cauldon china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Mason china is a type of pottery developed by C.J. Mason & Company in 1813. People also call this type of pottery mason ware, and its official name, when sold by C.J. Mason, was Mason’s Patent Ironstone China. When it debuted, mason ware became popular because it resembled Chinese porcelain but was more economically priced. Shop a range of mason ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Bavarian china is a type of fine pottery produced at a certain time and place. Specifically, the term describes pieces that originated in the 18th and 19th centuries in Bavaria, now part of southern Germany. Some well-known makers of Bavarian china include J&C Trianon Bavaria, Z.S. & Co., Heinrich & Co. and Old Nuremberg. Explore a range of Bavarian china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haviland Limoges China is a type of porcelain first imported to America by Charles Haviland, an importer of English porcelain. When he discovered Limoges porcelain, Haviland imported blanks and trained a group of painters to decorate the China by hand in a combination of French and English styles. Limoges fine porcelain is white and translucent, allowing for clear markings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Haviland Limoges China pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Haviland china, consult a licensed appraiser with expertise in evaluating Limoges porcelain. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to authenticate Haviland china and determine patterns on your own due to a limited number of authoritative online resources. Also, many convincing replicas of the porcelain ware exist. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Limoges china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Noritake china is highly collectible. The great array of designs and patterns they have released make them ideal for collectors who enjoy searching for certain pieces. Noritake china’s history goes back to Japan in 1876, and pieces from different time periods offer a variety of rarity levels. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic Noritake china pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Bavarian china was made from the late 1880s to the early 1900s by companies like Z.S. & Co., J&C Trianon Bavaria and Heinrich & Co. Pieces from the period frequently feature intricate floral patterns and gold gilt detailing. Shop an assortment of fine china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dishes that are made of a specific kind of porcelain are called China because it was first seen, centuries ago, in imports from China
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    KPM china means that a piece of china was produced by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. The phrase is German for “Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin.” Frederick the Great founded the company on September 19, 1763. You'll find a selection of Royal Porcelain Factory china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. owns Rosenthal china as of January 2022. The Italian company purchased the porcelain manufacturer in 2009. Philipp Rosenthal founded Rosenthal in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, Germany. You'll find a variety of Rosenthal china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Ming plate is an example of porcelain from China during the Ming dynasty. Ming porcelain is characterized by a blue underpaint that was then covered by a white glaze. Find a selection of antique Chinese Ming plates and porcelain wares on 1stDibs.