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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
Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions
Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions

Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A pair of soapstone Buddhist lions Each finely carved seated on its haunches with a fierce expression, modelled in mirror image seated on a rectangu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Chinese Yixing Hexagonal Vase with Painted Floral & Vine Designs
Chinese Yixing Hexagonal Vase with Painted Floral & Vine Designs

Chinese Yixing Hexagonal Vase with Painted Floral & Vine Designs

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and impressive Chinese Yixing hexagonal red clay vase with hand painted floral and trailing vine designs dating from the first half of the 20th c...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet
Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet

Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hardwood box / cabinet features 2 hinged swing doors both carved and inlaid with faux white jade above a bottom drawer with incised metal scroll...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric

Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends

Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming figures of substanti...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Stone

Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed
Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed

Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Peking Glass Bird and Floral Vase, Signed  China, 20th century  A magnificent 20th-century Chinese Peking Glass Vase is a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship. This stu...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Chinese Feng Shui Foo Dog Statues, Wucai Porcelain, 1950s
Vintage Chinese Feng Shui Foo Dog Statues, Wucai Porcelain, 1950s

Vintage Chinese Feng Shui Foo Dog Statues, Wucai Porcelain, 1950s

Located in Pomona, CA

The figurines in the image are a pair of Chinese Feng Shui Prosperity statues, Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions), or Dragon-Headed Beasts. These specific models are hand-crafted from Wucai g...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue and White Chinese Lidded Ginger Jar, Vase or Urn, Signed on Bottom
Blue and White Chinese Lidded Ginger Jar, Vase or Urn, Signed on Bottom

Blue and White Chinese Lidded Ginger Jar, Vase or Urn, Signed on Bottom

Located in Manhasset, NY

Blue and white Chinese lidded ginger jar. Large and Impressive. Signed on bottom is this very impressive lidded jar from China having a long heavy bottom and a lid with a handle. 19t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands
Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands

Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese red cloisonné zodiac vases, with stands, each one with gilt brass phoenix bird ring handles, with 'cracked ice' and floating animal medalli...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder

Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this Vintage Chinese Brass Candle-holder. It is all hand made and hand carved brass bird shaped candle-holder which originally used as oil lamp at temple. The condition is ve...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Beige and Orange Foo Dog Patterned Porcelain Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Beige and Orange Foo Dog Patterned Porcelain Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Beige and Orange Foo Dog Patterned Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain urn-form vases with a pattern featuring swirling orange foo dogs against a gray-beige background. (PRICED AS PAIR) C...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin
Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin

Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Marble statue of carved statue of the Buddhist goddess known as Guanyin, sitting in the lotus position. The peaceful and serene expression on her face conveys calm. She ie also know...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask Vases
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask Vases

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) blue and white porcelain moon flask vases depicting centered dragon motifs surrounded by floral and vine designs, and topped with two blu...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Rare Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood Gourd Vase with Ears, Copper Rings
19th Century Rare Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood Gourd Vase with Ears, Copper Rings

19th Century Rare Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood Gourd Vase with Ears, Copper Rings

Located in Lomita, CA

From the antique brass oxidized copper rings that hang from the ears, to the gourd shape and body, this is a wonderful example of a highly collectible sang de boeuf, oxblood vase. A late 19th century (circa 1890s) Chinese copper...

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Pair of Chinese Off-White Cherry Blossom Tree and Bird Motif Porcelain Vases
Pair of Chinese Off-White Cherry Blossom Tree and Bird Motif Porcelain Vases

Pair of Chinese Off-White Cherry Blossom Tree and Bird Motif Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Chinese off-white urn-shaped porcelain vases depicting groups of birds perched on flowering branches of cherry blossom trees and one bird flying above, positioned between two...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Handcrafted Brass Reclining Buddha Statue
20th Century Antique Chinese Handcrafted Brass Reclining Buddha Statue

20th Century Antique Chinese Handcrafted Brass Reclining Buddha Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

This image depicts a Reclining Buddha statue, a significant iconographic representation in Buddhist art. The reclining pose represents the Buddha during his final illness, just befor...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box
Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This unique vintage Chinese sewing box is 100 percent hand made and hand painted with traditional Chinese painting on the side and lid of the box. It wa...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'
Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Other

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

Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his cap while it wasn't being worn. The hat stand is decorated in the fa...

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Early 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

20" x 12" Tang Horse Sculpture by Austin Studios
20" x 12" Tang Horse Sculpture by Austin Studios

20" x 12" Tang Horse Sculpture by Austin Studios

By Austin Productions

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an Austin Studios Production sculpture. It depicts a Tang period horse. It's cast in durastone.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Stone

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collect...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar
Chinese Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar

Chinese Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This porcelain tea leaf jar is beautifully glazed in the blue-and-white manner, with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration against a crisp white field. 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

Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds
Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds

Striking Turquoise Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bluebirds

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of Chinese porcelain bluebirds having turquoise bodies and aubergine bases.

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique bronze vessel with classic Asian motifs and artists stamp
Antique bronze vessel with classic Asian motifs and artists stamp

Antique bronze vessel with classic Asian motifs and artists stamp

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous, hand-crafted antique black bronze vessel with dragons, birds and other classical Asian motif reliefs and etchings. Four large rings add to its mystique, possibly hinting at...

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Decorative Stem Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Art Deco Revival
Vintage Decorative Stem Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Art Deco Revival

Vintage Decorative Stem Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Art Deco Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative stem vase. A Chinese, ceramic flower sleeve in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Presents beautifully with appealing decor and colour Displaying a desirable aged patina and free of marks Classic stem vase form with crisp white ceramic Attractive foliate bouquets to centre with blue and red hues Distinctive banners to neck and base present a variety of scenes and pattern motif This is a distinctive vintage...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship
Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship

Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain European-subject Punch Bowl, Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1765-75 The Chinese Export porcelain bowl has two images of a sailor and his wife, one known as the sailor's farewell and the other the sailor's return. The farewell depicts the sailor leaving his wife who hugs him as he is about to depart as he points to the Royal Navy Ship with the Blue Ensign just offshore. The sailor's return depicts the sailor depositing watches and coins into his wife's upraised apron. Between the images are large painted flowering branches and the interior has similar painting. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches high (26.04 cm diameter x 11,43 cm high) Provenance: With Elinor Gordon; Ruth Nutt Collection Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Condition is very good with some fading to the en grisaille sails. Reference: David S...

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1760s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Flowering Fruit Tree Design Porcelain Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Flowering Fruit Tree Design Porcelain Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Flowering Fruit Tree Design Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain vases with urn forms and a design depicting flowering fruit trees in brown, pink and green against an off-white backg...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Beige Kwanyin Figurines
Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines

Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Similar Chinese beige plastic robed, beaded figurine depicting the Buddhist Goddess with left arm raised, grasping a lotus, right arm relaxed with open palm. (PRICED AS PAIR)...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair
Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair

Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases. These elegant vases are standing on classic black Chinese bases. The vases have a soft cream colored glaze a...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Plate / Mahogany Stand
Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Plate / Mahogany Stand

Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Plate / Mahogany Stand

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your home decor with this stunning Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Phoenix Design Decorative Plate. Featuring a breathtaking Imari design, the plate is beautifully hand-painted with rich colors and intricate details, making it a striking addition to any room. The plate measures approximately 17 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition, free from chips or cracks. A floral stamp is marked underneath, showcasing its authenticity and origin. Included with the plate is a mahogany wood easel display stand...

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box A good look...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 19th Century
Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 19th Century

Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th Century Chinese Blue and White porcelain jardiniere, have bold colouring with classical motif decoration to the boarders, and chrysanthemum and leaf decoration wit...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Pair Canton Enamel Vases, circa 1900
Large Pair Canton Enamel Vases, circa 1900

Large Pair Canton Enamel Vases, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of late 19th century Chinese Canton enamel vases, each with wonderful pastel colours, with a powder blue ground exotic flora...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Enamel

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Circa 1920 Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box ...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Chinese White and Blue Multi-Pattern Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Multi-Pattern Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Multi-Pattern Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

"Chinese white porcelain urn painted with a variety of blue, decorative patterns, including feathers and bold vertical markings, that are proportionally balanced to create a harmonio...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Imari-Style Orange and Gold Monumental Urn
Chinese Imari-Style Orange and Gold Monumental Urn

Chinese Imari-Style Orange and Gold Monumental Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese monumental floor floor vase celebrating Japanese Imari ware in both palette and design, featuring medallions of natural scenes against an orange ground intricately decorated ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain  American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain  American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers China, Circa 1800 * American/ European Market, considered to the Chinese to be the same market, by many. it's been suggested the front and back vignettes of houses in landscape on this model, were painted from a European print the Chinese porcelain workshops acquired. A extraordinary find, a pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American/ European Market painted in sepia, colors and gilt vases & covers, with twelve (12) placed American/ European and Chinese motif vignettes. Each vase complete with its original cover/ lid with gilt recumbent foo-dog, with two front and back oval vignettes of a Chinese tree in landscape. Each of the baluster vases, exquisitely hand-painted front and back with a similar American/ European topographical view of country houses with trees landscape. (The Chinese porcelain workshops probably copied these scenes from a European print) Surrounded by an elaborate painted and enameled trellis with vines and leaves. Some traces worn, additional gilt decoration is evident. Both sides of the vases are decorated with an upper elongated cartouche painted...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century
Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century

Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Unique and charming blue and white Asian crackle glazed ceramic elephant lidded vase or box, 20th century. Beautifully decorated throughout with a fitted lid on top of the saddle wit...

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20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.
Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.

Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage hand painted leather clad dresser box. This dresser box was handmade in Canton China. This box has two small drawers at the front and a lid that opens up and presen...

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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Floral Lidded Ginger Jar Vases
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Floral Lidded Ginger Jar Vases

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Floral Lidded Ginger Jar Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of antique Chinese (late 19th century) similar ceramic ginger jars with blue floral designs surrounding bold, centered characters and geometric patterned bands leading to brown ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Lidded Porcelain Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Lidded Porcelain Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Lidded Porcelain Jars

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Chinese (Mid 20th Century) lidded porcelain jars with orange fish swimming on blue, sponged backgrounds, inspired by patterns from the Ming Dynasty...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Peach, White and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Vase
Chinese Peach, White and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Vase

Chinese Peach, White and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese porcelain vase crafted in the style of the Yuan Dynasty depicting a raised and glazed blue and white dragon against a matte, peach colored ground, and decorated with geometri...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy
Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese hexagonal cast brass tea caddy, early 20th century. Each rectangular side with a shou symbol surrounded by five stylized bats on blue enamel ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases are a delightful design, with classic form and exquisite jewel tones expressed with talented artistry to depict a variety o...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unglazed Antique Chinese Vessel
Unglazed Antique Chinese Vessel

Unglazed Antique Chinese Vessel

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique Chinese clay vessel is handcrafted from clay and fired. Shallow enrelief bands encircle the upper part of the vessel.    

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Hammered Brass Singing Bowl with Dragons Nepal 1940s
Hammered Brass Singing Bowl with Dragons Nepal 1940s

Hammered Brass Singing Bowl with Dragons Nepal 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hammered Brass Singing Bowl with Dragons Nepal 1950s. Asian Chinese Bronze Vessel Dragon Bowl. Featuring magnificent pictorials of 2 dragons in raised low relief around the vessel. A...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs
Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs

Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully rendered with expressive brushwork, the painted decoration on this monumental globular jar demonstrates the exceptional artistry of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Guar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair Of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Vases
A Pair Of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Vases

A Pair Of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Vases

Located in Bradenton, FL

Lovely pair of early 20th Century Chinese Cylindrical Porcelain Vases with scenes from traditional Chinese motifs. Vases feature mirror images of two women in robes of the era sittin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Majestic Chinese Ding Vessel Hand Carved Decorative Ritual Tripod
Majestic Chinese Ding Vessel Hand Carved Decorative Ritual Tripod

Majestic Chinese Ding Vessel Hand Carved Decorative Ritual Tripod

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Ancient Chinese Vessel Hand Carved Decorative Ritual Tripod Style Ding pot decorative vase vessel 11.63 w x 7.75 h x 4.25 d Preowned original vintage unrestored Refer to images listed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair, Sampson French Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Pallet Porcelain Urns
Pair, Sampson French Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Pallet Porcelain Urns

Pair, Sampson French Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Pallet Porcelain Urns

By Edmé Samson, Samson & Cie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Samson & Cie was operated by four generations in Paris and Montreauil-sous-Bois from 1845 to 1979/1980. It was first established by Edme Samson (Paris 1810 – 1891) at 7, Rue Vendôme ...

Category

20th Century French Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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