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Qing Ceramics

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.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Qing
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Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Jardinière on Carved Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large Chinese enameled porcelain jardiniere with carved wooden stand. Jardiniere features a white background with four round medallions depicting country life scenes. Decor...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Qing Melon Shape Yixing Teapot with Strainer, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Chinese Qing Yixing red clay melon shape teapot and cover with integral strainer dating from the 19th century. The teapot is of rounded melon shape with vertical partitio...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service
Located in Austin, TX
A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Glazed Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Pickling Jar was once used to pickle eggs and features a wonderful array of hand-painted motifs which include birds, foliage and other subtle symbols and patterning. The hand-pa...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Batavian Cafe Au Lait Famille Rose Scroll
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made dish with a beautiful decoration. Batavia brown A decorative style within Chinese export porcelain using a surface covering brown glaze with or without panel...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated man with brightly colored robes riding a mythical galloping horse. We believe this is Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China. The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot supporting a baluster shaped body with high shoulders, short, narrow neck, and rolled mouth rim. The large vase decorated with five dragons molded in relief. Their bodies painted in vibrant overglaze famille rose enamels of reds, greens, yellows and turquoise. The dragons portrayed dancing in the sky among flames and clouds. Their bodies twisting and writhing, claws extended, tails coiled, some with mouths open in triumphant roars. The main dragon in red, and portrayed to more directly face the viewer. The dragons dance against a white ground sky. The blank sky broken up by overglaze red painted stylized clouds and flames. The foot decorated with a band of crashing waves. A stylized lotus blossom surrounds the base of the neck. The neck with a band of scrolling flowers and vines against a yellow ground. The underside of the large vase with an apocryphal "Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi...
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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Ceramic Statuette Representing Immortal Li Tieguai Yellow Blue China 19thCentury
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ceramic statuette from Shiwan partially glazed in yellow and blue representing Li Tieguai standing leaning on a stick, his hat behind his back. Under the foot is still the piece o...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Chinese Qing Large Craquel Glazed Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large antique Chinese Qing porcelain jar and cover hand painted with birds amidst flowering shrubs dating from the 19th century. The large rounded bulbous jar stands raised on a ro...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Pied de Stal Vase holder
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain Dish bowl, with a leaf pattern. Made by Fuji Shumei Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii's specialty is the technique of drawing a mount...
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20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19thC Japanese Arita Nabeshima Wisteria Dish/Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice artifact with beautiful painting of Wisteria with butterflies. The colors are amazing. Large piece, with matching storage box. Condition Perfect condition. Size 270x83...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Millefleurs Vase
Located in Kensington, CT
Lovely Chinese Famille Rose Millefleurs porcelain vase. Late Qing Dynasty to Republican Period. Baluster form with all over polychrome enamel flor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Simulated Bamboo Brown Glazed Pottery Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish antique Chinese simulated bamboo brush pot decorated in brown glazes and dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Flower Shape Cranes, Meiji '1868-1912' Era, Early
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The scalloped vase (shape of a flower) inlaid with cranes on the waterfront. Beautiful craftmenship. Unmarked. Perfect condition. Size 120mm high ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita Figural Birds Flowers Marked 'Video Added'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and rare piece from Japan. It is Majestic in size and also in painting quality. With a richly decorated scene of figures, birds and flowers in a landscap...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape, Landscape, Meiji Era
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japan, silver inlaid bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the bulbous vase inlaid with a temple in a landscape, 28-6-22-1-12 Condition no real damages found, just a small pr...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Meiji Era '1868-1912' Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored design. Condition Vase one with some missing enamel/glaze spo...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Inlaid Shibuichi Bitong / Vase in Lovely Shape, Landscape, Meiji 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan A small brush pot with an inaid scene of a man standing in a garden. Marked on the base with five impressed characters. Condition Very good...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Provincial Chinese Grey Glazed Bowl, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century ceramic bowl is simply shaped with tapered sides and a heavy footed base. A cool grey glaze coats the bowl inside and out, pooling at the bottom with increased opac...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Large Covered Jar
Located in New York, NY
Chinese famille jaune ceramic porcelain covered large ginger jar hand-painted with court scenes of child figures bearing monumental fruit, six ch...
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18th Century Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18C Qing period Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Bencharong Plate China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice, rare and beautiful colors in enamel in the shape of a flower. These wares and their specific characteristics of wild colour and thick enamel have all the characteristics that we can also find in Straits and Bencharong wares. We quite often find whole collections of these thick ennameled & bright coloured 18th c plates stuck together in Dutch Indonesian...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Qing Yellow Glazed Black Floral Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Danville, CA
Here is a rare yellow ground black floral porcelain jardiniere from late Qing period. This entire jardiniere has yellow ground with black ink like floral paintings. A very large globular body with white enamel glazed interior. It has some normal wear and tear on the bottom foot, but there is no crack or any repair. It has a red marking "Ti He Dian Zhi" near the top rim. "Ti He Dian" was the dining hall of Empress Dowager...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century kitchen vessel is coated inside and out with a dark brown glaze that clings to its ribbed sides with subtle color variation. Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring. The rounded shoulders are brushed with simple linework in a contrasting light brown glaze. Textured with pitted wear and other imperfections, the rustic vessel is wonderful as an unusual vase...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Modern Chinese Porcelain Nine Dragon Vase on Wood Stand, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese porcelain "Nine Dragon" tianqiuping vase, modern, early 2000's, China. The massive Chinese porcelain vase of traditional...
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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, finely carved wooden Laughing Buddha in laying position. Seated on a matching stand. Condition Some age signs like cracks and 2 or 3 fritspots. Size: 365 mm d...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Brown & Black Glazed Ceramic Salty Egg Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of crafting salty eggs. The jar features a wonderful brown glaze with some areas of dripping black. There is a ridg...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Porcelain Brush Pot Painted with Figures and Seal Mark with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality Chinese Qing porcelain brush pot with wooden stand hand painted with children and lady and with Zhuanshu script mark to the base dating from the 19th century. The brus...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique 18th C Chinese Statue Porcelain Figure Chinese Candle Holder
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very interesting and beautiful statue of a figure holding a piece above his head. Which figure it is will need to be investigated. Could be The Chinese military...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Brown Glazed Ceramic Salty Egg Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of crafting salty eggs. The jar features a wonderful brown glaze. There is a ridged pattern finish near to the Jar'...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Set Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These glazed Chinese ceramic jars from the turn of the 19th century were once used for pickling foods. They feature a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed textu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Brown Patchwork Glazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese Qing porcelain snuff bottle decorated with underglaze brown patch work designs and dating from the 19th century or earlie...
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19th Century Asian Antique Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late Qing period, circa 1900. The piece is hand carved as a fierce dog or lion sat on a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Hardwood

Chinese Earth Coloured Ceramic Jar / Planter with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of Chinese Ceramics this Jar, with hints of the original glazing on the exterior features tiger medallions and engravings. In the modern-day, this would make for ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Chinese Covered Vases in Withe and Red Porcelain, 19th - China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of large covered baluster-shaped porcelain jars with lotus flower decor, iron red. Qing period 19th century.      
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Kendi, Swatow Ware, Porcelain with Polychrome Enamels, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Swatow ware Chinese export shipwreck porcelain kendi featuring a writing dragon and an apocryphal Tongzhi mark, late 19th or early 20th centur...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Qing ca 1900 Carved Chinese Porcelain Statue Immortal Root Wood
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, unusual and finely carved wooden statue. Carved wood root with at the top the a figure of probably an immortal. Condition Overall condition Just some age/pr...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Wood

Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description An unusual Chinese export porcelain Famille Rose model of an immortal on the back of a sitting camel. It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ice Bowl Sorbet Coupe Chinese Porcelain 19th Mandarin Rose China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Beautiful painting quality of great finesse this is one is particularly refined. Made for serving Sorbet Ice cream Condition Both dish and bowl with 1 line. Size 213...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Set Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These glazed Chinese ceramic jars from the turn of the 19th century were once used for pickling foods. They feature a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed textu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 18C Large Tureen Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Sepia
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare, good conditioned, and quality painted tureen. Very nicely decorated piece with good details. Sepia and gilt decoration of flowers and flower basket. Probably Jiaqing pe...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Jiaqing or Qianlong Islamic or Persian Qing Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An excellent bowl for the Islamic or Persian market. Jiaqing or Qianlong Condition Overall condition 1 small chip to rim. 2 man holes in the base rim. Size 138 x 63mm Period 18th...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite ceramic fu dog figurines likely once stood upon a home altar as incense burners to accompany ritual ancestor worship. Also known as shizi, pairs of fu dog lions are beli...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Plaque Painting Jingdezhen City Jiangxi Ca 1960 Famille Verte
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Faboulas Chinese porcelain Plaque with polychrome enamels in the family verte style, depicting a landscape view of Jingdezhen city In Jiangxi,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Rose Medallion Reticulated Porcelain Chestnut Basket with Underplate
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusual Chinese Export Rose Medallion chestnut bowl retains the original underplate and dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). A handmade and hand painted piece, there are the...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Qianlong Clobbered Moulded Porcelain Plate, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
OR19067 A large and stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain charger decorated in the famille rose palette with scattered floral designs on a turquoise ground and set around five Chi...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Export Qing Qianlong Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This finely decorated Qing-period rose medallion or rose mandarin bowl is beautifully hand-painted with four vignettes depicting courtly scenes.
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1770s Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Wash Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
Very colorful and intricately patterned Rose Mandarin wash bowl featuring five storied vignettes with incredible detail. The border includes birds, roses and...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Four Chinese Shiwan Pottery Immortal Deities
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating fac...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese 19th Century Famille Verte Jardinière or Fishbowl with Floral Motifs
Located in Wells, ME
Chinese Tung chih period (1862-1875) Famille Verte large porcelain jardinière or fishbowl with intricate floral motifs hand painted on all s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Qing Chinese Porcelain Bowl with "Longevity" Symbols Made Late 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
We are delighted to offer this small gem of Chinese porcelain art. Made late in the Qing Dynasty in the late 19th century this bowl is decorated on the exterior with vegetation, flo...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Eel Skin Glazed Stick Neck Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and sensuous Chinese porcelain stick neck vase, with a rare eel-skin glaze, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China. The vase is heav...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese famille rose et jaune porcelain vase, with a six character Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi mark, but late Republic Period, circa 1940. Of unusual fo...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Qing ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing ceramics made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include and He Chaozong. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $86,500 while the average work can sell for $1,646.

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