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Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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
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 Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Door Panels with Carving and Latticework
Located in Singapore, SG
Late 19th century double-width door panels from Zhejiang province, China. The framework and plain bottom panels are made of Fir wood, while the latticework portion is made of Elm woo...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm, Fir

Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Tricolor Raised Relief Roof Fragment from Temple with Boy in Leaves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period 19th century tricolor glazed terracotta roof fragment from a temple depicting in raised relief, a boy running amidst leaves towards a flower. This exceptional Q...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ming-style Official Hat's Chair
Located in Singapore, SG
A pair of black lacquered Ming-style official hat's chair from Shanxi province. The origin of the name is because the crest rail at the top of the chairs resembles the winged hats of...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Cinnabar Red Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In traditional Chinese homes, slender, long tables such as this one are used to hold musical instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Elm

Chinese blue and white plates decorated with warriors, China Kangxi period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Slightly lobed plates in six braces with flared rims decorated in blue underglaze with warriors. Zero defects, plates in rare perfect condition. China, late 17th century.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Blue and White Chinese Jars Qing Dynasty Circa 1875
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pair of blue and white Chinese porcelain jars was made circa 1875 during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor. They are hand-painted in exquisite cobalt blue and are magni...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Buddhist Stele in Marble from Hebei Province, China w/Custom Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite stele, hewn from pristine marble, beckons visitors with its ethereal presence. The scene was originally commissioned in 537 by Yuan’ning, prince of the Gaoping branch ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Blue & White BW Wine Cup Qing Daoguang Mark 19th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine Chinese porcelain wine cup, hand painted in underglaze blue with figures in various martial arts pursuits, with a four character Daoguang mark within the footring, and of the ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1710. Very large diameter...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Kangxi 1662–1722 Chinese Porcelain Plate Galloping Horses
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare thinly potted antique Chinese porcelain plate, fully decorated. 5 galloping horses, 1 in the centre, 4 in the border. The border also has 4 endless waves. Handcraf...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fish Trade Blue and white saucer, circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The drawing captures a scene of trade on blue and white porcelain, where a woman and a man are engaged in a transaction. The woman, dressed in traditional attire, stands with a poise...
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1720s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

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 Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Three Small White-glazed Circular Boxes and Coveres, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, C
Located in seoul, KR
Three White glazed boxes from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amste...
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1690s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Located in seoul, KR
The teabowl and saucer set depicts flower elements. In particular, this set is relatively larger than other teacups set. And the crafting skill of setting each line is outstanding. There is a kangxi mark on the floor base. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 14cm (Diameter) x 2.5cm(Height) - SAUCER / 9cm (Diameter) x 4.5cm(Height) - TEABOWL Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Provincial Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky brown-taupe exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular ungl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Black Chinese Provincial Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe-black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular ungl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Provincial Chinese Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th C. Chinese Wooden Hand-carved Panels From the Qing Dynasty - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
When it comes to wanting that perfect and unique conversation piece in your beautiful room, look no further than these antique hand carved wood Chinese panels. These are stunning. Wo...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with purple and blue streaks China, 20th century ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Chinese semi precious stone and slate screens, a pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping within the continental United States. Qing dynasty. A pair of Chinese mid 1900 century semi precious stone lacquered wall panels. Jade and amethyst hardstone carved pa...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Jade, Amethyst

Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair Low Chair
Located in Somis, CA
One beautiful solid rosewood meditation chair of the highest quality. Solid construction with tenons and mortises. Back splat finely carved with longevity motifs centered around the ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Rosewood

Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense c...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China. The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would h...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers & bird, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative small cloisonné vase, made in China and dating to the first quarter of the 20th Century. The vase has a good globular baluster shape. It has been well mad...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design with round legs and a rectangular seat. The stool is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Bronze Statue Candle Holder China Zhong Kui and Child 19C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
BRONZE top level Chinese statue/candle holder. Depicting Zhongkui and Child. Besides being a vanquisher of evil, Zhong Kui has the power to bring good fortune. He is associated wi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Low Waterfall Style Prayer Table with Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low long waterfall style prayer table from the 19th century, with dark lacquer and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Low Back Lady's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this petite ladies' chair combines the low, square back of traditional rose chairs with the round frame and cabriole legs of waisted display tables. T...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Rosewood

Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Plater B-004
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful and rare flower shape Canton B & W porcelain platter. Dimension: Size: 19.8 cm x 26 cm.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese export Milk Jug and lid , 18th Century Qianlong period
Located in Maidstone, GB
Chinese export Milk jug and Lid, from the 18th century Qianlong era featuring hand-painted grisaille designs, circa 1760. The jug rests on a foot ring, with a pear shaped body and ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand Beautiful polychrome painted wood hand carving features a man on horseback...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare antique Chinese Yun Jian embroidered silk cloud collar dating from circa 1880. The collar is beautifully hand embroidered on colored s...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Panel with Red, Black and Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period architectural panel from the 19th century, with carved monkeys and red, black and brown lacquer. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wall hanging architectural panel showcases a subtle polychromy mixing red, black and brown tones. Upon closer inspection, one will notice the carved décor, with mythical creatures in the upper section followed by monkeys picking up leaves from a tree and elegant furniture in the lower section. Comprising of an ornate hook to hang on a wall, this Qing Dynasty 19th century carved panel...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Plater
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful and rare boat shape Canton B & W porcelain platter. Dimension: size: 15.5 cm x 19 cm. Condition: excellent condition, no damage.  
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain / Ceramic Plate, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a great example of Chinese ce...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese porcelain Cooler / Planter / Jar - Rose family - 19th - Qing China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese rose family porcelain cooler/planter. The earthenware is polychrome decorated with grotesques with lion heads and coats of arms. This ver...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featuring a pair of fierce Buddhistic lions playfully antagonizing each other. Locked in a mock battle, the smaller lion...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Plate or Dish Celadon Glaze Moulded or Incised Lappets, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese porcelain plate or dish with moulded or incised decoration in the Ming style, which we date to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The plate has a diame...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the mid-19th century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional Qing dynasty courtyard home. Crafted of Northern elmwood (yu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

Bronze Wrathful Deity Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a charming example of 19th-century metalwork. The bronze figure is formed as a Buddhist wrathful deity, weari...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th CENTURY THREE-BODY TRAVELING STORAGE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY
Located in Firenze, FI
Stunning travel cabinet in ebonized wood, made in China, dating back to around the 19th century during the Qing dynasty. Made with precious materials such as the chalky background an...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Elm Altar Cabinet Sideboard Console Coffer
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Qing Dynasty altar cabinet, circa 1880s. Features a rectangular form made from elm via mortise and tenon construction. The front is carved with pierced foliate, fretwork, cal...
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1880s Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Elm

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Altar Table Hallway Console Sculpture Stand 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty (Ming Style) Altar Table. Made from elm with traditional mortise and tenon construction. Features a shapely apron and contoured spandrels...
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19th Century Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Elm

Antique Lacquered And Paint Decorated Chinese Cabinet for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A historical and very decorative Chinese Cabinet with inset printed scenes with chop marks. A long rectangular cabinet in oxblood red lacquer with panels of raised decoration with b...
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19th Century Asian Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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