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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.

Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinese Export
19th Century Asian Two-Tier Lacquered And Decorated Handled Basket
19th Century Asian Two-Tier Lacquered And Decorated Handled Basket

19th Century Asian Two-Tier Lacquered And Decorated Handled Basket

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Asian Two-Tier Lacquered And Decorated Handled and covared Basket.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) porcelain urn decorated with a blue geometric floral pattern surrounding a centered emblem with dark blue characters, a Greek key band around the...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a Famille Rose porcelain bowl, a distinctive type of Chinese porcelain known for its vibrant, opaque overglaze enamels. Famille Rose, meaning "pink family," refers to a styl...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Rose Quartz Reclining Lady
Chinese Rose Quartz Reclining Lady

Chinese Rose Quartz Reclining Lady

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese rose quartz carved reclining lady on an oval wood base (20th Cent)

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Motif Porcelain Meiping Vase
Chinese Blue and White Dragon Motif Porcelain Meiping Vase

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Motif Porcelain Meiping Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese white porcelain Meiping vase decorated in a swirling blue dragon motif. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth
Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Foo Dog was crafted in China. Its made of porcelain and is hand painted. The Foo Dog has a sword in it s mouth. It has gold accents.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

Located in Norwood, NJ

A large antique 19th century Chinese floor vase having a celadon ground and blue and white underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of a Fenghuang (Phoenix) bi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Lychee Bowl, Natural Tones, White Ground, 20th Century
Large Chinese Porcelain Lychee Bowl, Natural Tones, White Ground, 20th Century

Large Chinese Porcelain Lychee Bowl, Natural Tones, White Ground, 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large Chinese porcelain lychee bowl in natural tones on a white ground dating to the late 20th century. An attractive bowl in good condition throughout Painted with exo...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Buddha's Hand Citron Altar Fruit on Tazza, Blanc de Chine
Chinese Export Buddha's Hand Citron Altar Fruit on Tazza, Blanc de Chine

Chinese Export Buddha's Hand Citron Altar Fruit on Tazza, Blanc de Chine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Buddha's Hand Citron Altar Fruit on Tazza, Blanc de Chine. A rare form, realistically modeled Chinese Buddha's Hand Citron, presented on a scalloped compote. This wo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box

Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protec...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Wax Candle Figure Depicting an Emperor
Chinese Wax Candle Figure Depicting an Emperor

Chinese Wax Candle Figure Depicting an Emperor

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wax figure molded in a reddish-brown shade with gilt highlights depicts a robed emperor leaning slightly back, his left hand stroking his beard, right arm grasping a sheathed...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ash

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vases with Censers, c. 1930
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vases with Censers, c. 1930

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vases with Censers, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Red Painted Wooden Flower Vase Base / Stand
Antique Chinese Red Painted Wooden Flower Vase Base / Stand

Antique Chinese Red Painted Wooden Flower Vase Base / Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese carved red painted wooden flower pot base / stand with a circular surface to hold a pot or vase, resting on four bowed and carved feet with a circular stretcher.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Antique Chinese Cloisonnae Imperial Dragon Decorated Bowl
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonnae Imperial Dragon Decorated Bowl

Large Antique Chinese Cloisonnae Imperial Dragon Decorated Bowl

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and very well executed cloisonnae bowl is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China in approximately 1900 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is done with black as the predominant color and decorated with Imperial Dragons...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Metal

Chinese Blue & White Crab Plate, c. 1940s
Chinese Blue & White Crab Plate, c. 1940s

Chinese Blue & White Crab Plate, c. 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, this vintage porcelain plate charms with expressive cobalt-blue decoration, loosely brushed against a blue-grey field. The pl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand painted Porcelain Ginger Jar - a pair
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand painted Porcelain Ginger Jar - a pair

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand painted Porcelain Ginger Jar - a pair

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of Chinese export porcelain ginger jars decorated in the famille rose palette. They depict scenes of figures, children playing in a garden or courtly setting. The jars are...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Enamel Gourd Cachepots
Pair of Chinese Export Enamel Gourd Cachepots

Pair of Chinese Export Enamel Gourd Cachepots

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export enamel gourd cachepots, Each one realistically cast and modeled. Gold plated copper base. Shown with jade plants, not included. 2.5" ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

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

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vases
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vases

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases having a double gourd form, hand decorated with pagoda landscapes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Brass Buddha with child  Incense 1940s China
Brass Buddha with child  Incense 1940s China

Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China

Located in Den Haag, NL

Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed . The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you now more than me . Solid Brass .

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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Chinese Decorative Wall Dish
Antique Chinese Decorative Wall Dish

Antique Chinese Decorative Wall Dish

Located in Milano, IT

Round plate in bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century. This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmithing technique originally applied to j...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Celadon Ground Porcelain Vase
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Celadon Ground Porcelain Vase

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Celadon Ground Porcelain Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Chinese export porcelain vase, celadon ground. Late Qing dynasty. Blue & white on celadon ground with double foo lion handles. Decorated on the front with auspiciou...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy
Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy

Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 19th century handpainted Chinese export tea caddy. This tea Caddy stands on four hand carved miniature foo dog sculpted feet. This tea caddy has its original pewter lin...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century ormolu-mounted Chinese porcelain vases.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Tessellated Bone Horses
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Tessellated Bone Horses

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Tessellated Bone Horses

Located in Palm Beach, FL

With a reference to the Tang Dynasty an impressive pair of Chinese horses, hand crafted in a tessellated technique with carved bone as a symbol ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bone

Pair of Chinese Imari Porcelain Vases
Pair of Chinese Imari Porcelain Vases

Pair of Chinese Imari Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Asian Chinese Imari (18th cent) porcelain small vases with a scalloped top and scenes of figures and flowers. (small chip to 1 top) (priced as pa...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Other

Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Porcelain Chickens
Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Porcelain Chickens

Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Porcelain Chickens

Located in Queens, NY

"Pair of Antique Chinese (Mid 20th Century) white porcelain chickens, detailed with tonal feathers and red features and sculpted perched on rocks (P...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art
Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art

Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art pear shaped 11.5 h x 8.5 w x 4.25 d Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase en porcelaine céladon décor oiseaux et fleur Chine XIX Siècle grande taille
Vase en porcelaine céladon décor oiseaux et fleur Chine XIX Siècle grande taille

Vase en porcelaine céladon décor oiseaux et fleur Chine XIX Siècle grande taille

Located in London, England

Très grand vase chinois du 19 IIème siècle couleur vert Céladon en porcelaine avec des décors de fleurs , arbres ,et d'animaux. Il comporte de l'usure du à son grand âge. Un atout m...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Celadon

Chinese Multicolor Banded Pattern Porcelain Urn
Chinese Multicolor Banded Pattern Porcelain Urn

Chinese Multicolor Banded Pattern Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) porcelain urn wrapped in a variety of patterned bands, including florals, roosters, and geometric patterns in pink, green, blues and yellows. Th...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Urn
Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Urn

Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) ceramic urn with blue floral designs surrounding bold, centered characters on 4 sides.  

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Oxblood and White Natural Motif Meiping Porcelain Vase
Chinese Oxblood and White Natural Motif Meiping Porcelain Vase

Chinese Oxblood and White Natural Motif Meiping Porcelain Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese porcelain Meiping vase in a red oxblood hue decorated with a white natural motif capturing the silhouettes of birds, vines and leaves.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Covered Jars with Floral Decoration & Calligraphy
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Covered Jars with Floral Decoration & Calligraphy

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Covered Jars with Floral Decoration & Calligraphy

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese blue & white porcelain ovoid jar with calligraphic characters on the lid plus a double border, the body painted with a keyfret border surrounding the mouth, a foliate pattern...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi
Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi

Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi

Located in Chicago, IL

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar. Original...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Eight Treasure Gooseneck Jar
Chinese Blue and White Eight Treasure Gooseneck Jar

Chinese Blue and White Eight Treasure Gooseneck Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

The eight treasures of a scholar, which celebrate study and success, are hidden among the many symbols on this gooseneck jar, double lozenges for victory, a pearl for granting wishes...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor
19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Chinese Archaic style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor With Associated later lacquer & bronze pagoda lid, resting on a gilt bronze Cloisonné elephant motif th...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese White and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Floor Urn
Chinese White and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Floor Urn

Chinese White and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Floor Urn

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese White and Multicolor Floral Round Porcelain Vase
Chinese White and Multicolor Floral Round Porcelain Vase

Chinese White and Multicolor Floral Round Porcelain Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese white, round porcelain vase decorated in a pink, green, orange and blue floral designs, accented in gold detailing.      

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion and Genre Scene Candle Holders
Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion and Genre Scene Candle Holders

Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion and Genre Scene Candle Holders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Chinese (20th century) porcelain candlesticks featuring an upper design of flowers, butterflies, and leaves, and a bottom design of rose medallions and a genre scene of peopl...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese White and Blue Cherry Blossom Porcelain Moon Flask Vase
Chinese White and Blue Cherry Blossom Porcelain Moon Flask Vase

Chinese White and Blue Cherry Blossom Porcelain Moon Flask Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white porcelain moon flask vase decorated with a bird perched on flowering cherry blossoms, and two handles. Condition: Good; Wear consistent wi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Porcelain Sleeve Vases
Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Porcelain Sleeve Vases

Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Porcelain Sleeve Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of antique Chinese (mid 20th century) sleeve-shaped porcelain vases decorated with orange fish swimming around blue backgrounds, inspired by patterns ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Rider and Horse Tomb Figure
Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Rider and Horse Tomb Figure

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Rider and Horse Tomb Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terracotta tomb figure of a girl in a red garment holding an object riding a dark brown horse, standing on a textured base.  

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20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece
Large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece

Large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Add a touch of traditional Chinese artistry to your space with this large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece. This striking piece features a classic bottle shape a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Heavy Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Wisdom Figure in Tang Dynasty Style
Heavy Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Wisdom Figure in Tang Dynasty Style

Heavy Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Wisdom Figure in Tang Dynasty Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous SanCai glazed terra-cotta wisdom figurine, Crafted in the Tang Dynasty Style. The clay is coated or made into clay sheets, then placed inside the model, and pressed into for...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Chinese Blue & White Jar with First Scholar
Chinese Blue & White Jar with First Scholar

Chinese Blue & White Jar with First Scholar

Located in Chicago, IL

Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round, blue-and-white storage jar is underglazed with a celebratory procession of young boys leading a mythical qilin. Also known as k...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.   

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1920s Japanese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar
Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar

Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) lidded porcelain ginger jar with a dark blue vine and floral motif against a white ground, and bold blue characters on 4 sides. Wear throughout...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Bronze Vase
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Bronze Vase

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Bronze Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

Very nice antique Chinese bronze vase decorated with a carved low relief idealized frieze with Chinese traditional forks art of Kin Lin sym...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Porcelain Vase
Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Porcelain Vase

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Porcelain Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style vase crafted with the traditional tri-color glaze, or Sancai, utilizing brown, green and off-white, and with a glazed ochre...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Beautifully Hand Painted/ Gilt Decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn / Vase
Beautifully Hand Painted/ Gilt Decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn / Vase

Beautifully Hand Painted/ Gilt Decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn / Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting a masterpiece of Chinese artistry, this beautifully hand-painted and gilt-decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn/Vase is an extraordinary addition to any fine collection....

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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Gold

Chinese White and Multicolor Floral and Vine Motif Meiping Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Multicolor Floral and Vine Motif Meiping Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Multicolor Floral and Vine Motif Meiping Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese white porcelain vase with a Meiping form decorated in swirling green vines interspersed with colorful florals. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Spice Jar
Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Spice Jar

Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Spice Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a cloisonné ginger jar, a type of decorative enamelware. Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metal objects, where thin metal wires are soldered to a metal surfac...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Copper

Chinese Export decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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