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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
Hand Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase
Hand Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase

Hand Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase

Located in Bradenton, FL

A hand painted ceramic Chinese vase. Both sides show the same scene, a Yuenü or swordswoman on horseback. Framed with blossom outlined in gold surround with gold dots. Marked underne...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Blue and White Chinese Pear Vase
Petite Blue and White Chinese Pear Vase

Petite Blue and White Chinese Pear Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

Contrasted by a crisp white field, this small porcelain vase is decorated in the timeless blue-and-white style with bold brushwork and deep cobalt-blue color. The gracefully curved f...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base
Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Located in Darien, CT

A Chinese hardstone bird sculpture carved as a parrot, executed in richly variegated green stone and mounted on a naturalistic rock base. The finely carved figure combines smooth, sc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purch...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

Located in Haarlem, NL

Clover or quartreform shaped mid-19th century Chinese canton export tea caddy in gold lacquered wood on a black background. Decorated with palace scenes...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl
Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl

Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl with dragon Detail. China, circa early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Display Bowl, Oriental Ceramic, Decorative, Serving Dish, Art Deco, 1930
Vintage Display Bowl, Oriental Ceramic, Decorative, Serving Dish, Art Deco, 1930

Vintage Display Bowl, Oriental Ceramic, Decorative, Serving Dish, Art Deco, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage display bowl. An Oriental, ceramic decorative serving dish, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A charming example of early 20th...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Porcelain

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

These cloisonné enamel vases are wonderful pieces of Chinese decorative art. They were crafted in the last decade of the Qing dynasty, which lasted from 1644 to 1911. The vases a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Cloisonne Vases, a Pair, Early to Mid 20th Century
Cloisonne Vases, a Pair, Early to Mid 20th Century

Cloisonne Vases, a Pair, Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cloisonne vases, a pair - early to mid 20th century Gorgeous motif of cherry blossoms in blue and birds agains a lovely cream background Measures: 3" diameter at the base x 6" ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase
Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

A spectacular massive Chinese cloisonne vase, circa early 1900s. The vase has a bulbous baluster form with lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers amongst a black geometric pa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Located in Houston, TX

A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930

Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930. The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Architectural Model of a Chinese Temple
19th Century Architectural Model of a Chinese Temple

19th Century Architectural Model of a Chinese Temple

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Meticulously carved and gilded architectural model of a Chinese temple makes a fascinating work of art.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th-Century Emperor Asian Floor Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Mid-20th-Century Emperor Asian Floor Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

Mid-20th-Century Emperor Asian Floor Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

This impressive mid-20th-century floor ginger jar features a commanding emperor-style form and an intricately sculpted foo-dog finial. Standing at an impressive 33 inches tall, the j...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue and White Chinese Floor Vase with Scholars' Garden
Blue and White Chinese Floor Vase with Scholars' Garden

Blue and White Chinese Floor Vase with Scholars' Garden

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese blue-and-white ceramics have inspired ceramists worldwide since cobalt was first introduced to China from the Middle East thousands of years ago. This contemporary vase from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Fine and Rare Pair of Large Rose Medallion Lidded Vases, 19th Century
Fine and Rare Pair of Large Rose Medallion Lidded Vases, 19th Century

Fine and Rare Pair of Large Rose Medallion Lidded Vases, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality large pair of 19th century Chinese rose medallion or Cantonese lidded vases, each with female figures as finials and handles to the sides. Having the classical gr...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

Located in Pomona, CA

This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large pair 19th Century Rose medallion vases on stands.
Large pair 19th Century Rose medallion vases on stands.

Large pair 19th Century Rose medallion vases on stands.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cantonese / Rose medallion vases on stands. Each with classical green ground, inset hand painted panels depicting various ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Chinese Export Type Porcelain Two Handled Foot Basin on Wood Stand
Chinese Export Type Porcelain Two Handled Foot Basin on Wood Stand

Chinese Export Type Porcelain Two Handled Foot Basin on Wood Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid Century Chinese Export Porcelain Two Handled and painted Foot Basin on Wood Stand in great vintage c9 edition. No cracks, repair, whatsoever. Measures 18" in width, 10" in dept...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion bottle vase. It is beautifully hand painted and features scenic medallions flanked by floral decoration. Additional information: Materials: Cerami...

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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases in Nanjing Crackle Glaze
Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases in Nanjing Crackle Glaze

Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases in Nanjing Crackle Glaze

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pair of large ceramic Chinese crackle glaze baluster vases, commonly known as 'Nanjing' porcelain. Dating from the 19th century, these elegant polychrome enamelled vases...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china
wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

Located in Munich, DE

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Two Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Globular 'PRUNUS' Jars
Two Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Globular 'PRUNUS' Jars

Two Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Globular 'PRUNUS' Jars

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GLOBULAR 'PRUNUS' JARS Late Qing Dynasty Each painted with prunus branches against a mottled blue 'ice' ground both with hardwood covers, doubl...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Blue & White Shan Shui Ginger Jar
Blue & White Shan Shui Ginger Jar

Blue & White Shan Shui 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 mountain-and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Earthenware Jar with Blue Characters
Antique Chinese Earthenware Jar with Blue Characters

Antique Chinese Earthenware Jar with Blue Characters

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (early 20th century) small, earthenware jar with blue characters running down the center framed by thin stripes circling the top and base.      

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Garniture of Five Vases
Vintage Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Garniture of Five Vases

Vintage Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Garniture of Five Vases

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Phoenix in Bloom: The Enduring Charm of the "Tobacco Leaf" Garniture Title: Large Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Garniture of Five Vases Culture/Orig...

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20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Satsuma, 1970's.
Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Satsuma, 1970's.

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Satsuma, 1970's.

Located in Praha, CZ

The jar is decorated with colorful decorations, Satsuma technique, motifs of people in traditional kimonos, densely decorated surface - flowers, ornaments Original Conditon

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand
Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand

Located in Lomita, CA

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand Description: This finely carved rose quartz ox is a striking example of Chinese stone artistry, believed to date from the...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century
Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Small lacquered painted box, with floral decorations in yellow, red and green, it was made in China in the 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Style Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Chinese Style Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) cloisonné multicolored enamel vase with dragon motif.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, 1970s.
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, 1970s.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, 1970s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, 1970s. Tall ceramic glazed and hand painted Chinese vase with floral motifs and decorative Chinese calligraphy in different shades of blue. O...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Vases, Qing Dynasty Style, 1940s
Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Vases, Qing Dynasty Style, 1940s

Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Vases, Qing Dynasty Style, 1940s

Pair of antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion large vases in the style of the Qing Dynasty, circa Early 20th Century. Both vessels are signed on bottom. These vases are exquisite ex...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Style Cloisonne Floral Enamel Vase

Chinese Style Cloisonne Floral Enamel Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese style cloisonné floral design multicolored enamel vase (as is-dent near top)

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty pair of Chinese birds handcrafted in brass and decorated in cloisonne with floral and symbolic designs on an alluring blue background, featuring brass stylized tail feathers de...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Chinese Hand-Painted  Porcelain Jardiniere On Hardwood Stand
Mid Century Chinese Hand-Painted  Porcelain Jardiniere On Hardwood Stand

Mid Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Jardiniere On Hardwood Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Jardiniere On Hardwood Stand. Great vintage condition Measures 14.5" in. Diameter, 11.5" in top opening diameter, 16" in height on sta...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Located in London, GB

Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm This beautiful bowl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Cloisonne and Enameled Gilted Foo Dog Incense Burner on Wood Stand
Cloisonne and Enameled Gilted Foo Dog Incense Burner on Wood Stand

Cloisonne and Enameled Gilted Foo Dog Incense Burner on Wood Stand

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Foo Dog Incense Burner is made of cloisonne with enameling. Its gilted and rest on a wood base.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of Chinese bronze figures of deities standing on dragons. The two sculptures were made in the 20th century. They represent the Tao gods Lu Xing and Fu Xin...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

By Sing Fat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese silversmith active in both Shanghai & Canton ca. 1880 - 1940. Each holder in the form of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Large 19th c. Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardiniere Planter
Large 19th c. Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardiniere Planter

Large 19th c. Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardiniere Planter

Located in Litchfield, CT

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...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand cr...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel

China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal. Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...

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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl
Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl

Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary

Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a Chinese hand carved De Huang Porcelain Kwan Yin Bodhisattva statuary in off-white ivory color. It is all hand made and hand carved Kwan Yin seating on the lotus Seat with t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase
Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase

Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large very good quality 19th century Chinese Cantonese (Rose medallion) vase, having the classical green ground with classical scrolling foliate and motif decoration, inset painted...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Lucky God

Located in Pomona, CA

A very old Antique Chinese carved wood sculpture from the Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Handcrafted wood carving, exhibiting signs of aging and wear consistent with its potential...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving
Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Located in San Francisco, CA

A serene world within a rock is this Chinese jade “boulder carving.” The work represents a traditional art form where a single piece of natural jade is intricately sculpted into a mi...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese Export decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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