Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
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
Blue and White Chinese Export Large Charger, Late Kangxi Period, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite Chinese late Kangxi period (1661 - 1722) blue and white porcelain charger of large size made for export to Europe, of circular form with raised convex central roundel pa...
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1690s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Buddha Budai And Boys Group 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BUDDHA
BUDAI AND BOYS GROUP
20th Century
Modelled as Budai seated with five children
climbing on his arms and leg,
two boys are holding a lotus leaf
and one h...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Imari Porcelain Plate or Bowl Qing Kangxi Mark & period, Ca 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate or Bowl from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, fully marked to the base with the Kang...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rosewood Carved Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This classic solid rosewood coffee table has traditional hand-carving works along the four sides. Constructed with traditional joinery technique provides lasting strength and stabili...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Cloisonne Vases, a Pair, Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cloisonne vases, a pair - early to mid 20th century
Gorgeous motif of cherry blossoms in blue and birds agains a lovely cream background
Measures: 3" diameter at the base x 6" ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful and extremely rare last quarter 19th century Chinese export for the Anglo-Indian market reverse glass portrait painting of an opium-smoking maiden or young lady painted i...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Armoires
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese (Qing Dynasty) hardwood cupboard cabinets with carved relief on 2 front doors over 2 drawers with a carved apron on base (Priced as pair).
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Altar Cabinet, Coffee Table, TV Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Chinese Altar Cabinet is from the early 20th century, handcrafted from northern China area. The intricate carvings of traditional Chinese design decorate the front of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Horse Riding
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable Chinese export eight-panel coromandel screen featuring a country landscape with men on horseback. The panels have a faded lacquer patina in a rich oxblood or cordovan tone...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Chinese Blue Ink & Wash Peonies & Pomegranates Paintings, Lingnan School
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Chinese Blue Ink & Wash Peonies & Pomegranates Paintings, Lingnan School, Aged Handmade Paper, Presented in Western Blue Polychromed & Gilt O...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1700s Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plate
Located in Skien, NO
A stunning rustic antique blue and white porcelain plate, handcrafted in China during the early 1700s, featuring beautiful hand-painted underglazed decoration.
In good antique condi...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Exquiste Hand Painted Oriental Chinese Linen Trunk or Chest Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage beautifully decorated hand painted and lacquered Oriental trunk
A very good looking and well m...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plate
Located in Pomona, CA
A superb Chinese hand painted blue & white porcelain rice grain pattern plate. This hand crafted Chinese porcelain plates is absolutely stunning. Finley hand painted rice grain scene...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Rosewood Calligraphy Duan Inkstone with Brush and Dragon Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese rosewood calligraphy duan inkstone with brush and dragon motif, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chip...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Large Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Urns or Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded urns with classic form featuring foo dog handles on top and hand decorated with an auspicious composition of fruit trees and birds in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purch...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Antique Vibrant Blue Chines Porcelain Jars with Wood Lids
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An antique pair of hand painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars with carved hardwood lids. The vibrant blue background with white cartouches on the back and fronts with hand painted f...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Covered Tureen and Platter, 19th Cenutry
Located in Austin, TX
A traditional and timeless Chinese Export "Canton" pattern blue and white porcelain tureen and cover with associated large platter, late 19th ce...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Chinese Tiles, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of glazed ceramic Chinese tiles. China, early 20th century.
With pair of marble, wood and gold leaf bases. France, early 20th century.
Dimension...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Vintage Pair of Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century Chinese garden seats crafted in terra cotta in classic form and hand decorated with charming blue floral designs on a white glazed background.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Very Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #13
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 4 1/2" x 7", a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands.
Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dog...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase in rich colors of red, blue, green and yellow on a white background. Features multicolored dragons with f...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rose Medallion Vases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Fine pair of 19th century rose medallion vases.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Jade Nephrite Bi
Located in Pomona, CA
This Nephrite Bi has hand carved pearls on both sides. Very detailed carving works and beautiful hand crafting tectonics. Overall it is in very good antique conditions with some norm...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Soapstone, Semiprecious Hardstone and Lacquer Folding Screen
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Chinese screen is an exceptionally well-crafted piece, beautifully decorated with intricate semiprecious hardstone carvings. Measuring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Precious Stone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent vintage Chinese Jade sculpture is all hand made and hand carved Grape vine climbing on the stone. In Chinese folks, Grapes have many fruits in clusters, which means ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Six-Panel Decorative Folding Screen, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese six-panel folding screen with decorative carved forest with standing and flying cranes, with reverse side depicting village and figures of people, terminating on brass square...
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1780s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial bowl or basin is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Shiwan/Shekwan Mud Man Figurine Scholar c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese hand made mud man figurine, finely crafted and hand painted, of a standing elderly scholar dressed in a blue robe, holding a large lo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Canton Orange Ground Vases or Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Chinese export porcelain vases.
In the Rose Canton or Famille Rose style.
Decorated throughout with numerous cartouches of flowers and birds in a variety of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Pearlescent Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen featuring an idyllic seascape with beauties. The background is comprised of pearlescent crystal sand that shines like glitter ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Antique Chinese Export 1920 Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export circa 1920 hand carved Throne chair with oversized Dragon back rest
...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good Chinese export sewing table with removable trays and bone sewing tools/spools. Remarkable condition original lacquer work chinoiserie table with...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Lacquer
Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP114
Located in Pomona, CA
Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Export Repousse Silver Box with Phoenix, Dragon, & Longevity 壽
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export repousse silver box.
Decorated to the lid with a central stylized depiction of the character 壽 (shòu, longevity) stylized like the Sun amidst the cloud...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting which last the paint a much longer time. You ca...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian with Rider
Located in Chicago, IL
With a curly mane and playful expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a benevolent guardian of the home. Also known as a lion or shizi, the mythical dog is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Large Round Antique Blue & White Canton Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Serving
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain serving bowl or tray.
In the Canton pattern.
Decorated in underglaze blue depicting a mountainous Chinese village. The background has houses...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Ceramic Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Tang Dynasty style Sancai glazed jar. This is a lovely example of Sancai glaze with the beautiful green, ocher and cream colors dripping down from the ocher rimand melding ov...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Ginger Jar & Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar ginger jar & stand
Exquisite high relief carved continuous landscape motif, complete with hardwood stand. Unmarked.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
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 ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Chinese Painted Vintage Elm Hall Cabinet.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Painted Vintage Elm Hall Cabinet.
Wonderful vintage Chinese hand painted cabinet in solid Elmwood with original antique finish. With two front...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair #2 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair #2: Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots
China, Late 19th Century
This exceptional pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots, crafted in the...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Zodiac Figure 'Snake'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Zodiac Figure 'Snake'
China, 19th Century
A rare 19th Century Chinese famille rose zodiac figure of the 'Snake,' representing a significant symbol in Chinese astrology...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase with detailed carved panels, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This superbly large Chinese carved red cinnabar lacquer vase is highly decorative and a beautiful piece of Chinese art.
The vase is highly c...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Inspired Terracotta Pot
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Vintage Chinese-inspired terracotta pot features a rich brown finish adorned with intricate gold decorative motifs, including phoenixes and stylized patterns reminiscent of trad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Twelve Chinese Gouache Paintings in Bamboo Frames
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of twelve early 20th century Chinese Gouache paintings depicting everyday life of various craftsmen. Examples are a barber, food vendors, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Large Chinese Export Famille Verte Peach Motif Box, Republic Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Export Famille Verte peach motif box, Republic period, exquisite all over decoration with peaches, trees and flowers. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Massive Grass Chopper
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful massive antique grass chopper has lot of metal works with wood handle on it. This chopper is made at 1939 using solid elm wood with one heavy duty blade. It was used to cut the grasses to feed horses and cows...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Greyish Celadon Glazed Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A simple and elegant well shaped Celadon vase manufactured in China in the early 20th century, the vase is covered overall with a crackled grey celadon glaze. The glaze it's smooth a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain
In the Rose Medallion (Famille Rose) style.
The central cartouche of the bowl depicts a flor...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Chinese Figurative Mid Century Watercolor Landscapes
Located in Lomita, CA
These are two paintings depicting figures in a natural landscape setting among trees and other garden settings. The palette is pastel mixed with neutral tones. Based on the hairstyle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Chinese Export Mottahedah Style Tobacco Leaf Planter Urn Fishbowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Pottery Koi Fishbowl Jardinière or Planter decorated with vibrant colors in Mottaheda Style Tobacco Leaf Pattern. This piece has been signed on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair, Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Rooster Decorated Dinner Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plates showcases intricate hand-painted designs, featuring a rooster and garden scene surrounded by a richly decorated border. T...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Export asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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