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Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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
18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing
18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing

18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well potted piece with a ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870
Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870

Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of large Chinese Export porcelain blue and white temple jars stands out for its assured hand-painted decoration, balanced proportion, and commanding scale. Dating to the la...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals
18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

Located in Downingtown, PA

Daoist Splendor: Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figures of Immortals, He Xiangu and Han Xiangz, Circa 1765-75 A striking and elaborately modeled pair of Chinese Export porce...

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1760s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs
Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A beautifully carved vintage Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase featuring intricate floral and foliate reliefs arranged around a finely patterned geometric background. The vase displays r...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710
Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sancai Guardians: Pair of Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions 1700-1710 A vibrant and expressive pair of Chinese glazed biscuit porcelain Fu Lions (often called "Foo Dogs" in...

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Early 1700s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character. Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided. Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background. Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space. Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal. Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry. Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas. This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike. Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark
Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark

Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Glass

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of large Chinese Famille Rose style planters. They are hand painted and lined with swimming koi fish. The body is painted with fruit and pastoral scenes. They are in v...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Lidded Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Blue and White, Qing 18th C
Chinese Export Lidded Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Blue and White, Qing 18th C

Chinese Export Lidded Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Blue and White, Qing 18th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar complete with lid, hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well p...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of figurines represents Chinese Emperor and empress from the Qing Dynasty, These hand-painted porcelain statues are typically crafted in the Wucai (five-color) style, featu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950
Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950

Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an elegant porcelain Chinese export porcelain Bottle Vase raised on a low foot, all hand painted in a blue and white dragon pattern, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. The vase is fairly large and very well hand potted in a Classic bottle shape on a low foot having a clear white glaze with a light blue tinge. The base is also glazed to the centre and the foot rim has been carefully hand-cut. The vase is finely hand painted in a large range of cobalt blue tones from a light blue to a deep dark, almost black tones of cobalt blue, all around the body with two five toed dragons dancing among clouds. There are border patterns around the foot rim and the lower body all between blue circles with double blue circles just below the top rim. The base has a carefully hand painted underglaze-blue six-character apocryphal Qing - Qianlong ( 1736 to 1795) seal mark, though we date this vase to the mid 20th century. Approximate Weight: about 2.3Kg. unpacked. Overall a beautiful Chinese blue and white hand painted Vase

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL. Carved wooden stand...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Silver

Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50
Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50

Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50

Located in Lomita, CA

A large Chinese glass snuff bottle decorated with the auspicious figures of Fu, Lu, and Shou, representing prosperity, rank, and longevity—a classical theme in Chinese decorative art...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Enamel

set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th C Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Xianfeng
19th C Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Xianfeng

19th C Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Xianfeng

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality Chinese snuff bottle, made from porcelain and finely hand painted in cobalt blue, dating to the mid 19th century, Qing, Xianfeng period circa 1850s. This...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Vintage Chrysanthemum Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon Pot
Large Vintage Chrysanthemum Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon Pot

Large Vintage Chrysanthemum Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon Pot

Located in Norwood, NJ

This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardstone flower bonsai tree is a stunning example of mid-20th century craftsmanship. Known as Ming Trees, these pieces are celebrate...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Stone, Jade, Quartz

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pots
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pots

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pots

Located in Queens, NY

2 Asian Chinese-style (20th Century) blue and white porcelain jardinieres (PRICED EACH)

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Mid-Century Chinese Export / Imari Style Blue and White Footbath / Planter
Mid-Century Chinese Export / Imari Style Blue and White Footbath / Planter

Mid-Century Chinese Export / Imari Style Blue and White Footbath / Planter

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Great for gifting or home decor! This is a lovely Chinese Export style footbath. It is hand painted and has gilt accents. Note the interior fish!

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

18th C Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White ptn, Ca 1770
18th C Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White ptn, Ca 1770

18th C Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White ptn, Ca 1770

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl of mid size, hand painted in a blue and white floral pattern, which we date to the mid 18th Century, Circa 1770 or possibly slightly earlier. ...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Ming Style, 1930s
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Ming Style, 1930s

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Ming Style, 1930s

Located in Glasgow, GB

A Chinese blue and white porcelain double gourd vase, crafted in the Ming style and dating to the 1930s. Executed in white underglaze porcelain and hand painted in cobalt blue enamel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand
Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand

Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand Great vintage condition. No cracks, chips or repairs. Measures 14.125" in diameter and 8" tall on wood stand. 6.5...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ”  Quadrangular Vases
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ”  Quadrangular Vases

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ” Quadrangular Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Famille-rose 'wu shuang ' quadrangular vase A pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang Pu” quadrangular vases 20th Century, Of typical form decorated with various characters from th...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase

Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style. Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Cinnabar Baluster Vases, Oriental, Lacquer, Cloisonne, Posy Urn
Pair of Vintage Cinnabar Baluster Vases, Oriental, Lacquer, Cloisonne, Posy Urn

Pair of Vintage Cinnabar Baluster Vases, Oriental, Lacquer, Cloisonne, Posy Urn

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exemplifies the refined artistry and technical mastery that made Chinese porcelain highly prized across the globe. The bowl is decorated in the Famille Rose palette, a style introduced in the early 18th century and characterized by its delicate pastel shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue. The exterior features carefully painted shaped panels, each illustrating detailed figural scenes rendered with great precision. These narrative vignettes depict figures in period attire engaged in daily and ceremonial activities, providing a rare glimpse into 18th century Chinese life as interpreted for European collectors. The decorative scenes are further elevated by raised gilt gold accents, applied with skill to highlight borders and motifs, enhancing both texture and visual depth. The punch bowl itself is expertly formed with a gently rounded body and slightly flared rim, creating an elegant silhouette that balances both form and function. Its surface is smooth and well-preserved, reflecting the high-quality porcelain and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of mid-18th century Chinese export ware. The piece also retains its original antique tag...

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1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Polychrome Chinese Hunting Scene Large Porcelain Vase Rose Family, 1960s
Polychrome Chinese Hunting Scene Large Porcelain Vase Rose Family, 1960s

Polychrome Chinese Hunting Scene Large Porcelain Vase Rose Family, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

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...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style
Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This impressive Chinese porcelain floor vase was crafted in the 20th century in the refined Qing Revival style. Standing at a remarkable 108 cm (42.5 inches), it captivates with its ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brass Thousand Flowers Brush Bowl & Elm Stand
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brass Thousand Flowers Brush Bowl & Elm Stand

Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brass Thousand Flowers Brush Bowl & Elm Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese enameled brass brush bowl featuring a thousand flowers floral theme paired with a carved elm wood stand. Dimensions: 8" x 2.75" / Stand - 6.75" x 2.25" (Diameter x H...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

By Herend

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to t...

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Early 2000s Hungarian Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Gold

Huge set of 3 Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues
Huge set of 3 Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues

Huge set of 3 Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

This image displays a Huge set of vintage Chinese porcelain statues known as the Sanxing, or the Three Star Gods, representing Fu, Lu, and Shou. These figures are central to Chinese ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Monumental Chinese Jade, Stone and Glass Flower Arrangements
Monumental Chinese Jade, Stone and Glass Flower Arrangements

Monumental Chinese Jade, Stone and Glass Flower Arrangements

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stunning monumental vintage Chinese floral arrangements handcrafted with stone, quartz and glass flowers with jade leaves on wrapped metal stems in a dramatic composition set in ston...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Stone, Jade, Quartz, Metal

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects

Located in Downingtown, PA

East Meets West: Rare Chinese Export "European Subject" Porcelain Snuff Box Circa 1750–1760 A superb mid-18th century Chinese Export porcelain snuff box, finely painted in famille rose and puce enamels, featuring rare "European Subject" decoration. The rectangular box, after a European silver form, features a slightly domed cover and is fitted with its contemporary chased gilt-metal (ormolu) mounts and hinge. The exterior walls are painted with a continuous frieze of European figures—gentlemen in 18th-century frock coats...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese export 17 century Ming Dynasty Swatow - Ware plate
Chinese export 17 century Ming Dynasty Swatow - Ware plate

Chinese export 17 century Ming Dynasty Swatow - Ware plate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swatow- ware ( or Zhangzhou ware) refers to a type of Chinese export porcelain produced in Fujian province , primarily for Southeast Asia and Japanese markets from 1500 to 1600's . O...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...

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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl

Located in Doylestown, PA

A striking Chinese lapis blue cloisonné round lidded box or bowl, early 1980s. Vibrantly decorated with a green border, ombre cherry blossoms, a single butterfly, gilded accents and ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape
Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chinese handcrafted lacquer wood handpainted jewelry box in a shape of sea shells clam.

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns
Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns

Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese for the English market, 19th century. A fine quality antique Chinese export tea caddy decorated with beautiful gilding surfaces, a hinged lid which opens to reveal a tooled ...

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19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Blue & White Four Flowers Ginger Jar
Blue & White Four Flowers Ginger Jar

Blue & White Four Flowers Ginger Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the jar is decorated with garden scene...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters
Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters

Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An old glazed stoneware pair of Chinese 'egg post' or planters from Southern China. The pots have a traditional continuous coiling dragon wrapped around the body chasing the eternal ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Blue & White Trailing Vines Ginger Jar
Blue & White Trailing Vines Ginger Jar

Blue & White Trailing Vines Ginger Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the sides and lid are enlivened with a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840

Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A large Canton Famille rose baluster vase, of baluster form, with a tall waisted neck, an everted scalloped rim, the neck and shoulders with applied paired confronting Foo lions and ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases

Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of large, highly decorated porcelain vessels are Chinese Famille Rose style floor vases features blooming peonies and exotic birds, likely peacocks or pheasants. Peonies ar...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand
19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand China, circa 1880s, Later carved hardwood stand 20th Century Of good size, bright and colorful, hand painted and en...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Bronze Fluted Urn
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Bronze Fluted Urn

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Bronze Fluted Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a patinaed bronze urn with ram head ornamentation below the fluted mouth, raised geometric patterns wrapping the body and a tapered circular...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Rose Medallion Vases
Pair of Rose Medallion Vases

Pair of Rose Medallion Vases

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Fine pair of 19th century rose medallion vases.

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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Celadon Vase, in a Green Color, Ceramic, Mid-20th Century, Made in China
Celadon Vase, in a Green Color, Ceramic, Mid-20th Century, Made in China

Celadon Vase, in a Green Color, Ceramic, Mid-20th Century, Made in China

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Green Celadon vase. This ceramic was made in China in the 20th century. It is small in size and has decorations in the manner of the Song period.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Celadon

Vintage Large Chinese Green Glazed Terra Cotta Bowl
Vintage Large Chinese Green Glazed Terra Cotta Bowl

Vintage Large Chinese Green Glazed Terra Cotta Bowl

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box
Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Glazed in the classic, blue-and-white manner, this petite porcelain box offers a blessing of happiness and good fortune. Painted on the lid is the symbol for "double happiness" (shua...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fisherman Basket Asian Storage Container
Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fisherman Basket Asian Storage Container

Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fisherman Basket Asian Storage Container

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fish or Grain Basket. Vintage Chinese fisherman basket hand woven from natural willow wood with removable lid. This woven reed fisherman’s basket was use...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Chinese Gold Blue Porcelain Dragon Plate
Vintage Chinese Gold Blue Porcelain Dragon Plate

Vintage Chinese Gold Blue Porcelain Dragon Plate

Located in Pomona, CA

This vintage Gold Blue Dragon Porcelain Plate is 100 % hand made with Dragon Painting on it. On the back of the plate there are seal/mark on it says "Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi" mean...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase
Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase

Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase

Located in Queens, NY

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. ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Wicker Horned Animal From the Shanghai Collection
Vintage Chinese Wicker Horned Animal From the Shanghai Collection

Vintage Chinese Wicker Horned Animal From the Shanghai Collection

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout vintage Chinese horned animal with a removable lid ambitiously handcrafted in woven reed or wicker with carved wood highlights. From the famed Shanghai Collection.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood

Antique / Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Antique / Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Antique / Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Skien, NO

Antique / Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase – Early 20th Century A stunning primitive-style cloisonné vase crafted in the first half of the 1900s. Made of bronze / copper with gold gilt finish, featuring intricate handmade floral and bird motifs against a vibrant blue enamel ground. --Excellent original condition – no chips or damage --Desirable age patina --Rich, detailed craftsmanship A superb collector’s piece of vintage Asian decor...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Copper

Chinese Export decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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