Chinese Decorative Objects

This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle, beautifully hand enameled, which we date to the mid part of the 20th century, circa 1930. It is made of a milky yellow opaque glass a...

A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

Chinese faux bamboo cylindrical porcelain vase, in a shape traditionally used as a hat stand in ancient China, decorated with a raised motif of a bird perched on a flowering branch. ...

This vivid combination specimen features lustrous, deeply pigmented Purple Fluorite crystals forming over a contrasting snow-white bed of sparkling massive Quartz. The Fluorite displ...

A very nicely decorated and potted Chinese Porcelain plate. Absolutely beautiful piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Typ...

This richly glazed Chinese vase was shaped by hand in the mid-19th century, originally used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The wine jar is potted to a gen...

A bronze vintage statuette depicting a Chinese ancestral figure standing on a giant fish. Discover a magnificent fusion of artistry and heritage with...

A vibrant Chinese porcelain bowl in the famille rose tradition, richly decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and stylized koi fish in a lively palette of pink, green, turquoise, ...

Chinese Crane and Bird Motif Chest, with brass hardware, the exterior printed with scenes of red-crowned cranes and swallows, the top opening to storage compartment. 18.25" H x 18.5...

This is a pair of antique decorative spice jars. A Chinese, celadon ceramic pot, dating to the late Victorian period circa 1900. Delightful form with wonderful celadon green hues Di...

A wonderful vintage Chinese wicker tray from the 1970s in the shape of a crane. Delicately woven pieces of wicker in multiple tones create the birds features. A great statement piece...

Finely detailed champlevé scarab shape box with gilt wash interior. Traces of antique mirror on inner top. Rich colors of blue, turquoise purple finely enameled all around box.

Cloaked inside and out with a warm brown glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The glaze has a satin smooth finish...

This is a realistically carved jade bunch of grapes with darker jade carved leaves. The stem network is wire wrapped with blue satin cord and the end where it would have been cut fro...

Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s. Provincial rustic handmade terracotta wine jars or preserving pots. The taller one is covered by...

The item in the image is an antique Chinese blue and white porcelain Rouge/trinket box with a fish design. These small boxes a...

A large Chinese vintage porcelain low squat planter from the 20th century, with mustard color glaze and generous, tapering lines. Created in China during the 20th century, this low s...

Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating fac...

Discover the Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Porcelain Ginger Jar with intricate floral motifs and rich colors, a timeless decor addition. We sell items as acquired, without restoring ...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, and personal effects, trunks were ...

Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower plant holder. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, inside or Outside. This is in good condition, green color.

Large and colorful Famille Verte floor vas on stand with panels of scholars and children in teaching and contemplation. Applied Foo dog handles on neck. Vase height 23.5" Stand heigh...

Old Chinese wooden jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque centrally placed on the lid, inside a pink/fuchsia lining with gold floral decoration, second half of the 20th ce...

Standout large Chinese bowl handcrafted in terracotta in classic form and decorated in an alluring variegated jade green glaze.

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a dark brown glaze, shimmering with undertones of blue, red an...

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims A Chinese celadon vase with a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared base. The pale blue-green glaze is accented by subtle molded floral pa...

Antique Collection Basket. Antique Chinese Woven Basket. Beautifully hand-woven large rattan and bamboo collection basket. Used to gather ...

Beautiful marble Quan Yin. Very large and incredibly heavy (needs additional padding on the underside or a stand to help balance the bust so that it ca...

Likely Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. This carved buddha figure traditional features including elongated ears, draped robes, a lotus blossom support and raised hands. The...

A Chinese blue-and-white vase with covered, with "Reverse" cloud designs surrounding figural scenes in reserve.   

This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...

Elegant vintage Chinese cloisonné enamel trinket box crafted in brass with finely detailed polychrome enamel decoration. The domed lid features flowering branches in shades of cobalt...

Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The dark glaze sheets down the si...

1891-1911 Chinese cinnabar stamp box. The red lacquer carved with a garden scene & a sage under a tree. Hinged. Sides are fully carved as well. Marked "China". Late Qing Dynasty. 3 3...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose porcelain sculpture of the Hotei Laughing Buddha (Budai) with hand-painted multicolored details surrounded by children. Comes with certificate of au...

Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...

A classic blue and white ginger jar, decorated throughout with delicate flowering cherry blossom branch motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while...

A classic blue and white ginger jar, decorated throughout with delicate Chinoiserie floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while maintaining ...

Large antique 19th century Chinese export porcelain fish bowl or jardiniere planter in bright lime green. Decorated with exotic birds resting on flowering prunus branches with peonie...

Mid-20th century Monumental brown, white and red glazed ceramic hand painted calligraphy floor vase. Interior finished in white. Signed in red by artist on body, no base marks. Pie...

This is a vintage Oriental censer. A Chinese, celadon incense burner, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Enthusiastically decorated wit...

On offer is a Chinese-export style, cylindrical flared trumpet vase. While handsomely styled after 18th-century Qing Dynasty period armorial export wares--in this example bearing a E...

A very nicely made piece of 18th century porcelain decorated with a beautiful scene. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels done later in Europe. We have also added a picture of how a similar original Blue and white dish would have looked like. This is an example of British overdecoration.Provenance:Provenance: Doyle Sep 27, 2024 11:00 Boston Collects, Lot 1083 Six Chinese Porcelain Table Items 18th and 19th centuries Estate / Collection: Property of a Jamestown, Rhode Island Collector Often seen as ugly and black sheep of the porcelain world. British 1810-1820 Clobbered wares deserve better as they are historically very interesting. So lets call them George the IV or Regency Taste redecorated porcelain. And leave the clobbered behind us as it does no justice to what they are at all. Its not that because we live in a time were these super funky colours are out of taste that we should hate on these pieces. A short history! During the early 19th century, the Prince Regent (later King George IV) played a key role in cultivating a taste for the exotic Orient among the British elite, influencing interior design during the Regency era. His lavish projects, such as the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, epitomized this fascination. The Pavilion, with its blend of Indian, Chinese, and Gothic elements, became a symbol of the Prince’s extravagant taste. The interiors featured Chinese wallpaper, Indian textiles, and oriental furniture, reflecting the era’s growing interest in Chinoiserie and other oriental-inspired designs. This trend extended to the decorative arts, where clobbered Chinese porcelain—originally blue-and-white pieces—was reimagined with bright reds, golds, greens, and dragons to cater to the new European tastes. These colorful repainted pieces symbolized wealth, sophistication, and an affinity for the exotic, perfectly complementing the bold and opulent interiors of the time. The dragon, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture, was a recurring motif in these porcelain pieces, further aligning with the Regency’s romanticized view of the Orient. George IV’s penchant for luxury, eccentricity, and vibrant decoration influenced the wider aristocratic society, and clobbered porcelain...

Lofty large articulated lobster sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with hinged antennae and flexible tail.

This is a pair of vintage cinnabar baluster vases. An Oriental, lacquer and cloisonné decorative urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Striking Oriental interest with su...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...

This Chinese porcelain vase has a classic bottleneck shape, decorated with a monochrome glaze and an allover sgraffito design of peony blossoms, trailing vines and palm leaves. The v...

A large Chinese export punch bowl decorated in the rose medallion pattern, featuring vivid cobalt blue borders, delicate pink rose motifs and subtle gilt highlights. Rose Medallion is a popular, brightly colored Chinese export porcelain pattern...

Stunning Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Rimmed Bowl/Basin China, Circa 1860s This stunning, large, 19th-century Rose Medallion rimmed bowl/basin, made in China circa the 1860s, ...

A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse. Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm) Width 12.5 inches (32 cm). Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs. During the unification of China under the Han dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case...

Large Cantonese baluster vase. Features decorated hand-painted polychrome Family Rose palette with cartouche panels of figures in a hunting scene motif with exotic animals. Made in C...

A large antique Chinese polychrome ginger jar. C.1920 Handpainted in a rare colourway with beautiful enameled blue ground and with pink and green foliate detail. Presented in excelle...

Chinese Famille rose medallion export porcelain jardiniere, 19th century.  

A pair of decorative ginger cloisonné vases made of brass with enamel work. Richly and beautifully decorated with foliage on a black background. Comes with carved wooden bases. Heigh...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Chinese large white porcelain floor urn decorated with a blue dragon and cloud motifs and accented with dragon ornamentation around the opening.       

Bjørn Wiinblad represents everything that is quirky, whimsical, creative, and wonderful. And with the beautiful and smiling Eva vase from Bjørn Wiinblad, with hair in a fresh green color, a blue pearl necklace...

This vintage Chinese carrying basket features a cylindrical form crafted from tightly woven rattan and bamboo with a sculptural carved wood handle and fitted interior containers. Tra...

This late 19th century covered jar takes its rounded shape from serving tureens used to serve soups and stews. Contrasted by a crisp white field, the lid and sides are decorated with a lively scene of children at play in a courtyard garden. Accompanied by a man and woman, the children are each playing with a different toy, including a kite, a reed organ...