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Qing Animal Sculptures

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
Period: 19th Century
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

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 Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

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, and its tail is curved over the h...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Jade

White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo

White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings. Our Outstanding 19th century Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

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 Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A pair of parrots in China symbolizes affection, fidelity, and deep, enduring love. The parrot is also a powerful symbol of opportunity and the bearer of good news, drawing in positi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of small Chinese Shar Pei puppies was made in the mid-19th century, circa 1860.                They are charming creatures with adorable faces. Th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860

Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These magnificent Chinese temple lions are true works of art, masterfully crafted with incredible attention to detail. The bulging eyes, sharp ears, open mouth, and fluttering mane are expertly rendered, creating a pair of stunning creatures that are truly alive with energy and movement. The expressive faces of these lions are captivating, and the fact that they are a "true" pair, meaning a male and a female facing each other, adds to the sense of interaction and action. These lions are made of stoneware and painted in the traditional Chinese sancai three-color glaze on a light brown ground; dating to the late Qing period, they are covered in rich green, blue, and amber glazes. The intricate detailing and rich colors are breathtaking, making these lions a treasure. Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are celebrated for their auspicious symbolism and are believed to protect the peace and prosperity of one's home. These lions are beautiful works of art and bring good luck and prosperity to the home they are placed in. Dimensions: 17" Height x 16" Length x 6 1/2" Depth. Condition: Excellent Price: $6,800 Background of Chinese Temple Lions: Chinese guardian lions...
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Late 19th Century Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the 19th Century Qing period. T...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bamboo

Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand. Patinated bronze with cloud-like tails and fierce open...
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19th Century Asian Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful Chinese export black lacquered pair of shelves is decorated with silver and gold leave images of the story of a Chinese warrior battle....
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel
19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel

19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite ceramic fu dog figurines likely once stood upon a home altar as incense burners to accompany ritual ancestor worship. Also known as shizi, pairs of fu dog lions are beli...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with water for use in calligraphy painting. This 19th century inkstone is guarded by a mythical fu dog, or shizi, depicted with open jaws and a long mane of flowing curls. Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. The graceful animal modeled with ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century

A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair rare and fine ceramic with san-cai guardian lions, lively modeled with intricate details, lively modeled, beautiful colors.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions
A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions

A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions

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Chinese Bronze Rooster Scale Weight, c. 1800

Chinese Bronze Rooster Scale Weight, c. 1800

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Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850

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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing 19th Century

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing 19th Century

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Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

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