Chinese Export Metalwork
CHINESE EXPORT STYLE
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Chinese Export
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Figures of Attendants Late Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A rare and massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel figures of attendants, late Qing Dynasty.
Each standing figure similarly depicted with hands raised overhead supporting a large ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black enamel cloisonné and brass ginger jar vase with chrysanthemum flowers, dogwood flowers and a butterfly and beautiful rich colors.
Hand crafted on solid brass.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930.
The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century.
The removable lid features beautiful modelling of a small ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box
China, 20th Century
A stunning example of 20th-century Beijing Enamel, this domed circular box ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja1
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 17" x 10" with...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Silver Gilt Dragon Snuff Box Wang Hing 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty silver dragon snuff box by Luen Hing (Shanghai) and retailed by Wang Hing & Co, Canton, circa 1900, the box mos...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper.
Chinese cloisonné o...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by wire on metal backing. The vase features extraordinary depictions of Chinese mythological phoenix bird and a dragon in vibrant colors of red, blue, pink, and green, against a black background with gold geometric overlay. Also featured are vibrant greenery leaves and puffy clouds or floral motifs in pastel colors.
The vase has a large urn design with a bronze rim and base. The vase features a series of blue foliage along the base and has ancient Chinese geometric motifs along the top perimeter. This is an unusually tall vase and comes with a hand carved mahogany wood base. Vase Measure 26" height without the base and 29.5"H with the base. Looks amazing with or without the base. Second vase with pink dragon...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Bronze and enamel materials
made with Cloisonne technique
Origin China Circa 1950
Floral decoration
perfect condition
cloisone te...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Chinese Cloisonné Tripod Incense Buner
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Cloisonne Tripod incense holder having bronze of 3 elephant heads form the feet, dragon form handles on two sides and a big dragon head finial, alo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Zee Sung Signed Chinese Export Antique Chased Silver Presentation Bowl & Stand
By Zee Sung
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver bowl was made by Zee Sung of China in approximately 1910 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is composed of silver with six stylized petal shaped panels done wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross
Located in Norton, MA
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavo...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Archaic style antique bronze planter - large size - featuring fine casting with over-all textured finish, decorative elements and Greek key bord...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Modern Chinese Cloisonné Vase, White Background and Butterflies
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Chinese cloisonné vase, white background and butterflies, enameled with numerous butterflies and floral reserves, standing 12.5" high x 6" diameter x 4" base and 3" opening.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flying Drago" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting a dragon flying in the cloud of the sky with a wood stand, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of standing elephants having fitted vases on their backs on wooden display stands
Measures: Height: 15 inches, Length: 14 inches, Wid...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up of very fine silver strands which have been weaved together creating an elaborate ...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Republic Period Cloisonne Mounted Brass Casket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Chinese Republic period cloisonne mounted brass casket or box dating from around 1920-30. The heavily made quality casket is of rectangular shape with a hinged cove...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Early Chinese Republic Era Cloisonne Vases with Stylized Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne vases originate from China during the Early Republic period and done in the Chinese Export style. These vases are...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese red cloisonné zodiac vases, with stands, each one with gilt brass phoenix bird ring handles, with 'cracked ice' and floating animal medalli...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Located in London, GB
Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Chinese, Late 19th century
Measures: Milk jug: height 8cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm
Coffee pot: height 25...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique early 20th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with bamboo and butterflies , the unusual handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach finial (Peaches are the symbol of longevity). According to Daoist lore, the peaches of immortality grew in the garden of the Queen Mother of the West - Xi Wangmu.
the spout with a hedged cover in the shape of a lingzhi mushroom and a FU symbol of good furtune.
the top frieze is decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book, a wrist rest, and two overlapping squares.
The teapot is very unusual, fine and exceptionally crisp. it is made of heavy Gauge silver and the attention to detail and design is simply outstanding.
"WU HUA...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of four chinese cloisonne
vases and teapot
20th century.
From left:
Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus
emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Petite Famille Rose Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor
A stunning 20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor, a masterwork of later craftsmanship. This exqu...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#01
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns all around, blue, yellow, pink, yellow, and red flowers and leaves, cyan, green and yellow leaves, 19th ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers and Animals" with Wood Stands #9
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers and animals with wood stands, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 20th century.
A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each dragon is detailed with brass wiring and hand enamel decorated across the surfaces. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Hing
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Silver Bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration comprises of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. Marked LH, for Luen Hing, a retailer based in...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon and Landscape Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver box with repousse, chasing and cast applied dragons. Very fine period work. Marked with French import hallmarks.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #12
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flowers and bird with a wood stand, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Filligree and Gilt Boat
Located in Norton, MA
A Large Chinese
Cloisonne Enamel Filigree
and Gilt Boat with Wood Base
The sails with colorful enameled birds, resting on a conforming carved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers and Bird" with Wood Stand #7
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flowers and bird with a wood stand, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja2
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 16.5" x 10" wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Supper Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Hundred Birds" with Bronze Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a supper large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns of "hundred birds" made by hand seating on a tripod bronze stand, from the Mid-20th Cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu bowl produced for export to Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Measures: Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 22cm
This ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Bronze Handmade Singing Bowl or Standing Bowl with Mallet on Pillow
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful singing bowl or standing bowl with a mallet and its playing pillow. Handmade of bronze or bell metal and showing the makers hand. It is in wonderful vintage condition with ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #10
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne' Incense Burner - Censor - with Cover
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Chinese cloisonné' enamel tripod incense burner and cover. Item is raised on three legs, each covered with lion mask. Beautiful lotus scroll in colors of rich blues, pinks, whites, and greens. Inside is solid turquoise...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#09
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel ground and stylized patinated copper repousse head with enamel eyes. Standing on c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Set of Eight Chinese Cloisonné Process Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A decorative technique first adopted in China in the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cloisonné is achieved by outlining intricate patterns with thin strips of metal, which are then f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
19th C. Chinese Canton Enamel Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Warmer w/ Double Handle
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 19th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Warmer With Double Handle
A rectangular Canton enamel hand-warmer with rounded corners, featuring a hinged dou...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for various ceremonial purposes and featured high quality craftsmanship and ornate details...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor
China, 20th century
A substantial example, intricately enameled in the Archa...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 18cm, diameter 25cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase
Located in Savannah, GA
Large 24" tall antique Chinese Champlevé enamel and bronze vase. Fine cloisonne floral decoration with stylized rooster head handles dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. Lovel...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Peranakan Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and well cast Chinese export silver tankard with a dragon handle, made of the Southeast Asian market, mid-late 19th century, China.
The double walled mug or tankard featur...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century.
Fair vintage condition - numerou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Cup-and-Saucer, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Chinese made tonkin ware gilt- and lacquer cup and saucer
China or Japan, Chinese artisans, early 18th century
The black-lacquered cup with gilt handles in the shape of sculptured chrysanthemums and a lobbed edge decorated with gilt engraved border, with a gilt foot-ring that fits into the saucer ring, with two cartouches showing partly undercut gilt relief trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, black lacquered bracket-lobed edge, depicting gilt engraved peony scrolls and three cartouches decorated with high relief gilt trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, the centre with engraved chrysanthemum, enclosed by a raised ring upon which the cup fits, around which a circular panel decorated with high gilt relief trees, flowers, birds and a butterfly on a gilt granulated background.
Measures: Cup: H. 5.7 x W. 8.5 cm
Saucer: Diameter 13 cm
Provenance:
Collection Felix Schäfer
Note:
The decoration of the cup and saucer is identical to the slightly smaller cup and saucer...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Other
Chinese Export metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
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