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Place of Origin: Chinese
Pair of Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Wall Pocket Vase Figures, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very lovely pair of high quality. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong/Jiaqing period. Both pieces have 1 foot that can move, really co...
Category

18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rattan and Bamboo Tiered Nested Lunch Basket with Lid and Carved Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage rattan and bamboo tiered nested lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with geometrical motifs, calligraphy and carved handle. This vintage rattan and bamboo tiered nested lunch basket from the mid-20th century captivates with its intricate craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage. The circular lid, adorned with woven calligraphy motifs, conceals independent compartments designed to store various items, reflecting its traditional use for carrying meals. The sides of the basket is further embellished with geometric motifs, adding an element of refined artistry that enhances its visual appeal. The basket's large handle, gracefully carved with delicate scrolling patterns flanking a wise man under a tree and accented with metal details, not only adds to its aesthetic charm but also makes it easy to transport. The combination of rattan and bamboo materials lends the piece a warm, natural patina that complements its handcrafted nature. In a modern home, this Chinese lunch basket...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Landscapes and Architectures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blue and white hand-painted vase from the mid-20th century, with architecture, tree and water décor. Created in China during the Midcentu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Pair of Cloisonné Lided Urn Bowls
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of monumental lidded bowls. 20” in diameter, 12” tall with the lid on, 18” once on the wood base. Decorated with flowers and birds on a black background.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here for your consideration is a large Chinese Canton bracket clock. The gorgeous ebony case is decorated with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid on the front. There are 5 brass pineapple form finials on the top to make the appearance of this clock even more impressive. The mother of pear floral inlaid can be found on the entire front section of the case, including the top crest, front door, and even the pedestal. The Roman numeral dial is made of porcelain without any cracks or hairlines. Engraved brass floral decorations surrounds the center dial. At the end of the sweeping second hand, you can find a Chinese double coin form, which represents good fortune and wealth. The time and the automaton feature can be seen through a large beveled glass panel. This clock strikes every 15 minutes, Petite...
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Late 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Decorated Lacquer Decorative Box
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese lacquer decorated decorative box. This Stunning Chinese export hand decorated lacquered box is the perfect accessory for a coffee table or dressing table. Could be used for jewelry or important documents.
Category

1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Blue and White Porcelain Wash Basin with Floral Motifs and Cobalt Blue
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese porcelain wash basin from the 20th century, with hand-painted blue and white floral décor and cobalt blue flaring exterior. Created in C...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Crayfish Jingdezhen Proc Eggshell Porcelain Vase Chinese Marked, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice decorated eggshell vase 1970's-1980's. Lovely quality. Provenance: Bought in Hong Kong in 1986. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Vase Region of...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite wooden vessel is sculpted in the manner of a traditional Chinese brush pot, a container used to hold calligraphy brushes and tools in a scholars' studio. Placed alongside...
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20th Century Organic Modern Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Box with Hand-Painted Golden Motifs and Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage red lacquered box from the mid-20th century with golden motifs. Created during the midcentury period, this Chinese vintage red lacquered box captures attention with its vibrant color and intricate golden motifs. The distressed red lacquered ground is elegantly adorned with golden vases and scrolls on the front, adding a touch of opulence and refinement. The box opens with a bronze lock...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Amsterdams Bont Plate, Ca 1730-1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red, Gree...
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18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wooden Well Buckets with Dark Brown Lacquer, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden dark brown lacquered well buckets from the 19th century, with large metal handles and horizontal braces, priced and sold individually. These antique Chinese wooden dark brown lacquered well buckets from the 19th century exude a sense of history, charm, and rustic beauty. Each bucket showcases a dark brown lacquer finish that highlights the character of the wood, evoking a sense of warmth and authenticity. These well buckets, priced and sold individually, are a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and timeless design of the 19th century. The buckets feature large metal handles, forged and designed for practical use, while adding a touch of rugged elegance to the overall aesthetic. Horizontal metal braces wrap around the circumference of each bucket, not only providing structural support but also enhancing the visual interest of these unique pieces. The metal elements contrast beautifully with the dark lacquer, creating a harmonious interplay between the materials. These antique Chinese well buckets...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Peony Prunus Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice pair plate. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. 20-1-20-1-1 Symbolism: Prunus Symbol of Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three...
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18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain European-subject Punch Bowl, Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1765-75 The Chinese Export porcelain bowl has two images of a sailor and his wife, one known as the sailor's farewell and the other the sailor's return. The farewell depicts the sailor leaving his wife who hugs him as he is about to depart as he points to the Royal Navy Ship with the Blue Ensign just offshore. The sailor's return depicts the sailor depositing watches and coins into his wife's upraised apron. Between the images are large painted flowering branches and the interior has similar painting. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches high (26.04 cm diameter x 11,43 cm high) Provenance: With Elinor Gordon; Ruth Nutt Collection Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Condition is very good with some fading to the en grisaille sails. Reference: David S...
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1760s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early Bronze Fang Hu Ritual Wine Vessel Han Dynasty
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very early, 206 BC to 220 AD, square shaped bronze fang hu bronze vessel would have functioned as a ritual container for the storage and transportation of sump...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Large Chinese Pigskin Storage Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century large pigskin storage box, Chinese. Late Qing dynasty. Burnt red color & silvered brass or paktong fittings; the handles & their back plates of good quality. Label ...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Asian Rose Quartz Cherry Bunches Jade Leaves Hard Stone Fruit Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These cherry bunches are so cute and harder to find than other fruit. The cherries are carved rose quartz, the leaves are carved jade and the stems are flexible green wrapped wire wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Antique Artist's Brush Pot, Chinese, Carved Bamboo, Treen, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's brush pot. A Chinese, carved bamboo treen, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Enthusiastically carved detail within a broad bamboo trunk ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of ancient China, within the resplendent Ming dynasty, a masterpiece was cast in bronze, a testament to a culture steeped in mysticism and spirituality. This Taoist bron...
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16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Qianlong Period Famille Rose Bowl Qing Lowestoft, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated bowl. Dating to around 1730/1740 10-10-19-2-1 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: ...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Miao Minority Tribe Necklace of Interlocking Chains Terminating in Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Silver Miao Minority Tribe Necklace featuring an arrangement of interlocking chains and dragon motifs mounted on a custom base. Meticulously designed to add a touch of cultu...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large Bronze-Mounted Celadon and Gilt Covered Potpourri Jars, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large bronze-mounted celadon and gilt covered potpourri jars, circa 1870 on French mounts.
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1870s Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Collection 5 jade? stone Chinese bowls green veined modern shapes
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of five modern green veined stone bowls. various sizes as photographed.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Pair of Vintage Baluster Vases, Chinese, Ceramic, Decor, Display Urn, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage baluster vases. A Chinese, ceramic decorative display urn, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Graced with the iconic white and blue finish ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick, of typical form, good size, nicely decorated. Unmarked.
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Birds Made by Jeanne Reed’s
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of porcelain hand-painted birds standing on a branch Made by Jeanne Reed’s for the Historic Charleston Foundation This pair would look stunning on a fireplace mantle ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Glazed Earthenware Bowl, Song Dynasty, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Song dynasty period earthenware glazed bowl Gorgeous patina and wear. Overall excellent condition. Height: 2.7" Diameter: 6.5"
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Green Fluorite and Calcite from Shanhua Pu Mine, Hunan Province, China
Located in New York, NY
From Shanhua Pu Mine, Xianghualing, Hunan Province, China Lustrous transparent green cubic fluorite crystals on matrix. The fluorite crystals are transparent and cubic crystal habit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...
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18th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of LARGE Chinese Palace Size Oxblood Colored Urns 47" H
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of palace sized Chinese oxblood / Sang de Boeuf colored lidded urns. Lids have foo dog finial tops. Marked on the bottom. I believe they're 20th Ct but not entirely sure. 47" H ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaic style gilt bronze pouring vessel with dragon headed handle and geometric decoration. With wonderful gilt and verdigris patina. The boat...
Category

Early 20th Century Archaistic Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tianqi / Chongzhen Plate, 16/17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate from ca 1620-1650. Unusual plate with central carvings of a Foo Lion, never seen before (difficult to capture the carvings properly, I treid with my pho...
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17th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
Museum Quality Chinese Champleve Cloisonné Incense burner of monumental size standing on a wonderful carved hardwood base. Gilt brass with enamel decoration, reclining elephant with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Flowers Foo Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in turqoise. Storage box included. Condition 1 line from rim and som...
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17th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 36" Chinese Famille rose Porcelain urn lidded temple jar vase on base. Item includes a lidded temple jar, wooden pedestal base, Foo dog lid, figural te...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinese Famille Rose Bowl With Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century hand-painted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain bowl with wooden stand. Vibrant colors of turquoise, red, yellow and blue. Floral and fish designs. Has gold trim at top of b...
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century white jade carving of recumbent water buffalo. Buffalo is lying with legs tucked beneath its body, head is raised in an attentive gaze,...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Large Vintage Decorative Chinese Cloissone Vase with Imperial Dragon Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large vintage cloissone vase is signed by an unknown maker, and originated from China dating to approximately 1980 and done in a Chinese Export st...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Dou Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume. The rice measure has a square form with tapered sides...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Interconnect Candle Holder - Black Steel - by Colin King for Audo
By Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
Interconnect Candle Holder, a sphere, an angle and a line meet on the Interconnect Candle Holder , a bold and illuminating centerpiece of exaggerated proportions, designed for Audo by Colin King...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional an...
Category

1890s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair Chinese Sang Du Boeuf vases / candelabra, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and decorative pair of 19th century Chinese Sang Du Bouf lidded vases each with wonderful gilded ormolu Rococo style scrolling foliate candelabra mounts. Batch 83...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Blue and White Perpetual Harmony Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary lidded baluster jar continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with cobalt pigments for a brilliant blue finish, the ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Cloissone Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Footed Porcelain Vaso Planter in Matte Mint Green
By Cultivated Gardens for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Middle Kingdom garden vaso are modeled after traditional terra cotta wares but are made from pigmented porcelain. The bowl can be moved from the base for planting and watering. The C...
Category

2010s Greco Roman Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rice Measure Basket with Engraved Iron Fittings, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice measure container handcrafted more than 100 years from wood and supported by engraved iron edges and an arched handle. There is a wonderful age related patina to the metal and...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Circa 1900 Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Qing dynasty cloisonné bowl, circa 1900 late Chinese. Brass cloisons and enamel on brass. Chrysanthemums & spider chrysanthemum decoration; good...
Category

Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Celadon Glazed Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain vase in a celadon color with a bulbous form (date mark on bottom, see photos).    
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight honey-brown wicker which was then lacquered, with carved wood feet and horns and clear...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Wicker

Vintage Shanghai Wicker Dog Basket or Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century lidded dog box ambitiously handcrafted in wicker and wood with an uncanny essence of dog. From the famed Shanghai Collection.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Chinese export porcelain shallow dish, c. 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export porcelain dish decorated in a cobalt under glaze blue narrow rim band and fenced landscape within a double cobalt circle at the base of the dish. China, circa 1800.
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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