Qing Antiquities
QING STYLE
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
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Style: Qing
Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Vung Tau Shipwreck Coralized Blue Underglazed Porcelain Lidded Vase. Almost perfectly Identical piece from Vietnamese Royal Family in United States provenance have been sold at other auction in California. This stunning porcelain lidded vase is elaborately decorated in a vivid blue underglaze with an ornate scene of concubines in a flower garden. The bottom of the vase bears a conch marking in underglazed blue, is a symbol of royalty, dignity and high rank, the 'Sacred Lungs of Buddha' and spiritual authority.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Amsterdam
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 9 PC Dishes Set
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese famille rose porcelain 9 pieces sweetmeat dishes set with very beautiful rosewood box, hand painted. excellent con...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese red lacquer box from Qing dynasty. Includes nine-pieces. Before in excellent condition. But when I take pictures, accidentally fell t...
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Famille Rose/Verte Shipwreck Ceramics Set, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Beautiful 'chickens and flowers' painted rare familie rose/verte ceramic set from Qing dynasty. Excavated from cargo underwater from the early Qing dynasty. It is presumed to originate from the Yongzheng period Ca Mau Shipwreck. On the back of the baluster vase, there are traces of marine organisms. This type of famille porcelain...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent round box in red lacquer in two parts.
Completely decorated by hand. With gilded, gold decoration.
There are floral and geometric decorations, handmade interlacing, with gold leaf.
The box is placed on 4 feet.
The interior is lacquered black.
Very nice dimensions.
This box shows some wear due to its age and authenticity.
This round Chinese box in red and gold lacquered woven bamboo Was probably a wedding box, a work box, a storage box.
It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Lacquered Opium Pipe Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop display stand was once used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls
Located in Brea, CA
a pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls with very beautiful hand paint. There are double blue circles at the bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle by Ye Zhongsan, Dated to Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Tainan, TW
Ye Zhongsan (1869-1945) was born in the late Qing Dynasty and lived in Beijing his entire life, and the generations in Ye Family were officials at that time. Among the traditional in...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Set of Three Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade Bangles
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was believed to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits and illness. To this day, if a jade bangle is broken during use, it's thought that the jade protected the wearer by absorbing incoming negative energy or harm. For many, jade bangles are also cherished family heirlooms, worn from a young age to represent the enduring bonds to their ancestors and loved ones.
This jade bangles in this set of three date to the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) and display a lovely range of colors and forms. The group includes one bangle of pale celadon jade, one of black jade, and one of celadon jade. Each bracelet is slightly unique, the pale celadon and black jade examples carved with straight sides and the celadon example carved in relief with an archaistic dragon winding through clouds.
Additional Dimensions:
Celadon Dragon...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century golden black lacquer Chinese butterfly cased pewter tea caddy with three pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of lan...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Hand Painted Chinese Lacquer Table Jewelry Cabinet
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique hand painted Chinese lacquer jewelry cabinet with a pair of raised panel doors opening to five drawers with turned ivory...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Comb
Located in Brea, CA
19th century gilt-decorated lacquer Chinese comb, very beautiful piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Teapots with Cover from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The teapot on the left features a rounded body densely adorned with blooming flowers and intertwining vines, creating a flowing and repetitive pattern. The delicate brushstrokes emph...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb old Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood, representing a Dignitary seated on a throne, armchair. It is carved from solid wood, with...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Silver Engraved Chinese Comb on Stand
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century Chinese silver comb with engravings, mounted on a stand.
Dimensions; Height with stand 21cm / Height 10cm x Width 23cm D 0.04cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Five Tek Sing Cargo 'Aster Sprays' Tea Bowls, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Five tea bowls, which have been salvaged from the Tek Sing, each decorated with aster sprays within a dot-dash line and featuring rims with a narrow band of dots between two parallel...
Category
1820s Indonesian Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Famille Rose Hongxian Marked Sleeve Vase With Flowers, Republic Period
Located in seoul, KR
A stunning 20th-century Chinese Famille Rose vase, also known as a hatstand, from the Republic period, is adorned with a detailed Hongxian mark on the bottom. This vase features exqu...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare 'Imari Pavilion' Blue And White Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The "Imari Pavilion pattern" refers to a decoration pattern found on porcelains made during Early Qing Dynasty, influenced by Japanese Imari ware, which was produced in the Arita reg...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Extremely Rare Famille Noire Vases from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Famille noire is a type of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain, distinguished by its black-glazed background with vivid natural motifs in green, yellow, and other bright colors. Developed...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose/Verte 'Fish' Dish, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
During the Qing Dynasty, depictions of fish on ceramics carried several symbolic meanings. Fish are traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. The wor...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Passing Boats And Figure Teabowl And Saucer C 1725, Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands by or on a bridge, the rim with stone or flower pattern, the reverse glazed cafe-a...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19'th Ctr. Chinese Coffee Table.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Chinese coffee table with original black and red lacquer.
Table top with beautiful natural age-related patina.
The apron and legs elaborately carved, black and red lacquer.
F...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Walnut
Famille Rose Teapot Jar, Late Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
A square Chinese famille rose teapot, Tongzhi mark and of the period
Period: Qing Dynasty
Type: Teapot
Medium: Famille rose, enamel
* Famille Ro...
Category
19th Century Hong Kong Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Qing Ching Dynasty 1821-1850 Porcelain Enamel Double Mouth Chinese Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunningly enameled porcelain vase has a double mouth opening with hand-painted images of boys playing among the vines, gourds and gourd blossoms. There is a border of bat-like ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Paper and Silk Queen Portrait Hanging Scrolls
Located in Queens, NY
3 Chinese Qing Dynasty-style scroll wall hangings depicting a queen seated on a chair draped in ornate cloth, a mushroom colored background and floral rug b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Brass
18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely fabulous and highly unusual item for those seeking something different; this 18th century "cricket holder" from the Qing Dynasty is in the shape of a fish and is made of hand wrought metal, with nice detail and an open woven body which provided air to the cricket. A sophisticated clasp locking mechanism on the underneath of the fish kept the pet cricket contained in the caged holder. Obviously this was intact when someone at some point in time tried to remove whatever was inside by making a hole at the base of the tail to get it out (see image). This hand held cricket cage holder is in very nice and all original condition, save for the small hole; not fragile in any way; sturdy in structure with no repairs.
For over 1000 years the Chinese have used crickets...
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm with gold black lacquer board, with white and red counters ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Terracotta Pagoda in the Style Of Tony Duquette.
Located in Brussels, BE
Qing dynasty terracotta pagoda.
The pagoda comes in six separate pieces.
In the style of Tony Duquette.
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with big pewter and a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes, a very beautiful piece. See more pict...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the special shape body decorated with hand paint courtyard, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, meas...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 9 PC Dishes Set
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese famille rose porcelain 9 pieces sweetmeat dishes set with very beautiful box, hand painted. excellent condition, every piece with meirenruyu...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with Bail handles to sides ,14.5 inch long /10.5inch width/11.5 high inch,big chest...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral motifs. They also feature pierced sides with sy...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two sides, each with hinged lid reversing to a mother o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Very Rare Ewer of a Seated Monkey, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
This statue is a representative piece excavated from the Ca Mau shipwreck. It is featured on the cover of the collection book by Dr. Zelnik. Ewer and cover in the form of a seated mo...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue Famille Floral Porcelain Mallet Bottles
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (Mid-20th Century) blue porcelain mallet bottles with famille floral patterns and birds consisting of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Bowls with Mother of Pearl Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of Chinese silver, lacquer, and mother of pearl big bowls from the 18th century. The faces each of a thin sheet of distressed silver over a body of black lacquered wood with mot...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(3 vases)
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique A Silk Lacquer Chinese Fan with Shadow Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Chinese fan Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen , hand painted on silk . With antique fan fra...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese bamboo armchair with a plain flat wooden seat.
China, circa 1840.
Good quality and craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Gambling Storage Box Trays and Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
Very rare complete circa early 19 century Chinese gilt lacquer gambling storage box trays and dishes. A great and complete gold and black lacquered gaming set...
Category
1820s Asian Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the tabl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive gu vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi floral painting.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies
2) Qing Dynasty Export...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century a Pair of Chinese Silk Fans with Giltwood Handles
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted floral motifs on silk Chinese fans Qing dynasty, the fan in silk with silk fringe and giltwood handles, housed within a conforming paper covered box...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Silk
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese red lacquer box. Measures: 11.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 inch.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful hand paint , See more pictures, measures: 18.25" L x 10" W x 6.75'' H.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese standing bowl, turquoise with peaches, late Qing Dynasty
Located in Hamburg, DE
Presenting a magnificent piece of Chinese craftsmanship, this Turquoise Bowl hails from the late Qing Dynasty. This rectangular-shaped beauty is a testament to the artistry and atten...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Plates
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese plates, very beautiful pieces. every plate with 4 golden feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the tabl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Chinese Sculpture of a Dignitary in Carved and Lacquered Hardwood
Located in Brescia, IT
Big hardwood figure of a dignitary lacquered in original patina. Signs of age-related wear on the base, but all of excellent quality, China, 18th century.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood
Famille Rose/Verte Ewer, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Beautiful flowers and scenary painted familie rose/verte ceramic ewer from Qing dynasty. Excavated from cargo underwater.
This piece is from the early Qing dynasty, and it is not cl...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Riverscape Blue and White Teabowl, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign.
Located in seoul, KR
The serene landscape and leisure activity of fishing are meticulously captured in cobalt blue on the porcelain's white surface, suggesting the value placed on harmony with the natura...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Pair Hand Painted Peking Glass Onion Shape Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual pair antique Chinese Qing Peking glass vases finely hand decorated with landscape panels dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The vases are blown in a...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Glass
18th Century Blue and White Chinese Nanking Cargo and Cafe-au-lai Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
An 18th century Chinese Nanking cargo blue and white and cafe -au-lait porcelain bowl, decorated to the interior with sprays of flowers and leaves, with ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Qing antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.
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