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CHINESE EXPORT STYLE

Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.

The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.

Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

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Style: Chinese Export
Petite Vintage Chinese Persimmon Glazed Censer
Petite Vintage Chinese Persimmon Glazed Censer

Petite Vintage Chinese Persimmon Glazed Censer

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Cast Iron Relief Planter with Mythical Animals
Chinese Cast Iron Relief Planter with Mythical Animals

Chinese Cast Iron Relief Planter with Mythical Animals

Located in Chicago, IL

This grand, cast iron planter is modeled after traditional Qing-dynasty vessels used for collecting rain water in case of fire. Set on tripod legs and flanked with dramatic ring hand...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

20th Century Antique Chinese Celadon Vase with Blue Peacock Design
20th Century Antique Chinese Celadon Vase with Blue Peacock Design

20th Century Antique Chinese Celadon Vase with Blue Peacock Design

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) celadon, round porcelain vase with a small mouth opening, painted with a blue peacock and floral blossoms.  

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowls, Set of 3
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowls, Set of 3

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowls, Set of 3

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of three Chinese export silver bowls. Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...

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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Pair of Oversized Papier Maché Chinese Vases
Mid-Century Pair of Oversized Papier Maché Chinese Vases

Mid-Century Pair of Oversized Papier Maché Chinese Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair of oversized Chinese vases crafted from papier-mâché, featuring elegant reliefs of pheasants and floral motifs. The vases display a classic, mid-century style, with intricate de...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair C19th Powder Blue Chinese vases / lamps with ormolu mounts.
Pair C19th Powder Blue Chinese vases / lamps with ormolu mounts.

Pair C19th Powder Blue Chinese vases / lamps with ormolu mounts.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality and impressive pair of 19th Century Chinese Powder Blue lidded vases, with wonderful gilded ormolu coller and bases. The gilded decoration to the whole depicting scrol...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Located in Banner Elk, NC

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

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Late Qing Dynasty Large Baluster Famille Rose "Hundred Antiques" Jar
Late Qing Dynasty Large Baluster Famille Rose "Hundred Antiques" Jar

Late Qing Dynasty Large Baluster Famille Rose "Hundred Antiques" Jar

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A late Qing Dynasty Chinese large Baluster Famille Rose "Hundred Antiques" Jar, A multitude of decorative objects and flowers in polychrome enamels and ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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

Large Vintage Pixiu Statue, Oriental, Bronze, Mythological, Figure, Feng Shui
Large Vintage Pixiu Statue, Oriental, Bronze, Mythological, Figure, Feng Shui

Large Vintage Pixiu Statue, Oriental, Bronze, Mythological, Figure, Feng Shui

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage Pixiu statue. An Oriental, bronze mythological figure, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Incredibly substantial and eye-catching display piece Disp...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Antique Aubergine Porcelain Urn Vase, 20th Century
Chinese Antique Aubergine Porcelain Urn Vase, 20th Century

Chinese Antique Aubergine Porcelain Urn Vase, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese porcelain urn-form vase in a rich aubergine color overlayed with a barely visible blue base, creating highs and lows that add dimension to the finish and form. Slight imperf...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

These noble beasts are often placed near the entrance of a home for fierce protection. The pair of hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective s...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century
Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique iron red (orange) and gilt decorated porcelain bowl - featuring hand painted bats surrounding a shou character beside peaches and scrolling foliage - gilded border edge - Gua...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box
Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This product is an antique Geisha Trinket Box made of porcelain with hand painted Geisha girl on the lid. Originating from China dated back to 1920s. It...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn
Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn

Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting a magnificent pair of 19th century Chinese Export Imari porcelain decorative vases, perfect for collectors and admirers of fine Asian art. Each vase showcases the exquisit...

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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet
Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet

Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite early 19th-century chinoiserie box, adorned with lacquered surfaces and ornate gold-toned detailing, showcases the superb craftsmanship of English artisans influenced ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

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 & White Porcelain Ovoid Jars with Floral Design
Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ovoid Jars with Floral Design

Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ovoid Jars with Floral Design

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Chinese blue & white porcelain ovoid jars with calligraphic characters on the lids plus a double border, the bodies identically painted with a keyfret border surrounding ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions
Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions

Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used as small fish ponds, these vintage garden planters have the squat, barrel shape of traditional Chinese opera drums. The swelling sides are decorated in low relief wit...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Jiang Taigong Fishing Statue
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Jiang Taigong Fishing Statue

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Jiang Taigong Fishing Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a Chinese hand-carved wooden statue, depicting the legendary figure Jiang Ziya (also known as Jiang Taigong), a famous general and strategist from ancient China. In Chinese ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Boxwood

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

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases with Gilt Foo Lion Handles China, Qing Dynasty, circa 1880 Dimensions: 7.75” high × 3” diameter × 2.5” base diameter A vibra...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn, Blue Floral Design, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn, Blue Floral Design, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn, Blue Floral Design, Early 20th Century

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Moon Flask Vase with Koi Fish, Early 1900s
Antique Chinese Porcelain Moon Flask Vase with Koi Fish, Early 1900s

Antique Chinese Porcelain Moon Flask Vase with Koi Fish, Early 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white porcelain moon flask vase decorated with an underwater scene of seaweed, koi and turtles surrounded by flowers and topped with two handles....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Famille Rose 'hunt scene' Punch Bowl Qianlong Period
A Famille Rose 'hunt scene' Punch Bowl Qianlong Period

A Famille Rose 'hunt scene' Punch Bowl Qianlong Period

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A refined and richly detailed Chinese export porcelain punch bowl, Qianlong period (1735–1795), Qing Dynasty. Decorated in the famille-rose palette, the exterior features two large l...

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1770s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Bronze Chinese Dragon Vase
Bronze Chinese Dragon Vase

Bronze Chinese Dragon Vase

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Chinese Dragon Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderfully detailed bronze Chinese dragon vase, circa mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Porcelain Vase / Figural Landscape / Intricate Foliate Decoration
Antique Asian Porcelain Vase / Figural Landscape / Intricate Foliate Decoration

Antique Asian Porcelain Vase / Figural Landscape / Intricate Foliate Decoration

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This impressive antique Asian porcelain vase features a beautifully balanced baluster form, with a wide, gently rounded body tapering gracefully through the shoulders into a slender ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of 1930's Chinese Porcelain Rooster Figures / Polychrome Decoration
Large Pair of 1930's Chinese Porcelain Rooster Figures / Polychrome Decoration

Large Pair of 1930's Chinese Porcelain Rooster Figures / Polychrome Decoration

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This impressive pair of large Chinese porcelain rooster sculpture dates to the 1930's and features beautifully rendered polychrome decoration against a white porcelain ground. Each r...

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1930s Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Roosters
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Roosters

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Roosters

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A charming pair of early to mid-20th century Chinese Export porcelain roosters, beautifully hand-painted and decorated in vibrant polychrome colors. Each rooster is presented in its ...

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1930s Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large 19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Enameled Lidded Decorative Urn
Large 19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Enameled Lidded Decorative Urn

Large 19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Enameled Lidded Decorative Urn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An impressive large 19th century Chinese Export enameled porcelain decorative urn, distinguished by its generous scale, finely painted decoration, and traditional baluster form. The ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Japanese Yayoi era Hand Made Pot Shaped Pottery
Antique Japanese Yayoi era Hand Made Pot Shaped Pottery

Antique Japanese Yayoi era Hand Made Pot Shaped Pottery

Located in Pomona, CA

This pottery is a pot-shaped pottery of the Yayoi era, which belongs to a prehistoric cultural relic of Japan. Type of utensils: round belly, short neck, open mouth, which is a typi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Export Hardstone Horses and Stands
Pair of Chinese Export Hardstone Horses and Stands

Pair of Chinese Export Hardstone Horses and Stands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese export hardstone horses and stands, each one finely carved of a standing horse with one leg up, facing left and right. Removable from the associated lacquered stands....

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone, Lacquer

Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand
Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand

Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large and colorful Famille Verte floor vas on stand with panels of scholars and children in teaching and contemplation. Applied Foo dog handles on neck. Vase height 23.5" Stand heigh...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Blue Floral, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Blue Floral, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Blue Floral, Early 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

3 Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) similar porcelain ginger jars with blue floral designs around bold, centered characters and geometric bands leading to unglazed rims (jars vary...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Chinese Blue Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks Pair
Antique 19th Century Chinese Blue Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks Pair

Antique 19th Century Chinese Blue Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks Pair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Century) decorative blue-painted porcelain Foo Dog figures with brown floral decoration having silver candlesticks over their heads and seated on...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design
19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design

19th Century Squared Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle with Unique Design

Located in Lomita, CA

This spinach jade snuff bottle has a geometric appearance with its squared silhouette and ledge that is ergonomically designed to accommodate a finger or a thumb while using the bott...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Root Foo Dog Figures
Pair of Chinese Root Foo Dog Figures

Pair of Chinese Root Foo Dog Figures

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) root design foo dog figures on shaped teak bases

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set
Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set, which is comprised of a mantel clock and pair of flanking vases, is designed in a fanciful French ‘Oriental’ style. The set is crafted from brass which has been silvered, parcel gilt and painted. The clock is also mounted with porcelain plaques which are beautifully painted with colourful depictions of birds and flowers. The mantel clock is composed of a tall rectangular body with a break arch top which is crowned by a covered twin-handled urn. The urn features a parcel gilt pointed finial on its cover and a silvered body painted with pink cherry blossoms. The urn stands on the arched top of the clock, which is decorated with a sculptural gilt scrollwork band and a gilt foliate border. The arch contains a circular porcelain dial which features a central painting of a pair of birds, encircled by black Roman Numerals within white cartouches. This dial is framed by a gilt beaded bezel. The shoulders of the clock body are mounted with parcel gilt and silvered elephant heads holding ring handles. Porcelain panels decorate the front and sides of the silvered clock body. These panels are beautifully decorated with paintings of colourful birds, butterflies and cherry blossom trees, set within gilt stiff-leaf frames. The clock body is set on a silvered rectangular base which is edged with a parcel gilt foliate band. The front of the base is mounted with a silvered and parcel gilt lion's head mask and flanking painted porcelain plaques. The clock stands on four parcel gilt silvered feet, which are geometric and scrolled in form. The pair of silvered vases...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chinese Mustard Glazed Incised Petal Slip Decoration Ceramic Pot Vase
Chinese Mustard Glazed Incised Petal Slip Decoration Ceramic Pot Vase

Chinese Mustard Glazed Incised Petal Slip Decoration Ceramic Pot Vase

Located in Wichita, KS

A rounded ceramic vessel finished in a warm mustard glaze, decorated throughout with finely incised floral and scrolling vine motifs. The surface detailing is executed through a sgra...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Finley Moulded Ebonized Plaster Brush Pot Bitong Imitating Carved Zitan
Chinese Finley Moulded Ebonized Plaster Brush Pot Bitong Imitating Carved Zitan

Chinese Finley Moulded Ebonized Plaster Brush Pot Bitong Imitating Carved Zitan

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Chinese finely moulded ebonized plaster Brush pot bitong imitating carved zitan 20th century Of cylindrical form, decorated with complex designs depicting Tang ladies entertain...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930
Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930

Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Blue and White Vases, Circa 1930 An impressive and unusual pair of Chinese porcelain vases made to a traditional shape with a raised foot and bulbous shaped body narrowing to a flared neck. The vases have four panels of different decoration separated by three pairs of circular raised mouldings which run around their circumference. The blue and white hand painted decoration has been very well done. Around the neck there is a continuous painted leaf boarder, below the two central panels have a trailing leaf and flower design and around the lower section there is a water and...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Silver Footed Bowl with Bird & Flower Handles
Antique Chinese Silver Footed Bowl with Bird & Flower Handles

Antique Chinese Silver Footed Bowl with Bird & Flower Handles

Located in New York, NY

Chinese silver bowl, ca 1920. Round and curved; mouth rim tapering with pierced leafing scrollwork. Knopped support on raised foot. Showy side handles in form of flowering branches w...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Silver

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

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wucai Emperor and Empress Figures

Located in Pomona, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Qilin Vases, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Qilin Vases, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Qilin Vases, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A parade of Qilin, Chinese mythical creatures symbolizing magnificence, joy, and benevolence, march around these hand-painted contemporary porcelain fantail vases. These particular f...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Ceramic Tang SanCai (tri color)Horse
20th Century Chinese Ceramic Tang SanCai (tri color)Horse

20th Century Chinese Ceramic Tang SanCai (tri color)Horse

Located in Pomona, CA

A large vintage Tang style Sancai glazed terracotta horse. This exquisite piece features a striking green and brown color glazed finish, infusing it with a touch of classic allure. T...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th century Pair of Chinese cloisonné lidded ginger jars
Mid 20th century Pair of Chinese cloisonné lidded ginger jars

Mid 20th century Pair of Chinese cloisonné lidded ginger jars

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of Chinese cloisonné lidded ginger jars featuring traditional Buddhist decorative symbols on a vibrant yellow ground. They are crafted from a copper base with the fine wire...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Blue and White porcelain Ginger Jar was hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Blue and White Porcelain. It is a painting by Youqiu from the Mi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Cigar Box by Hung Chong & Co.
Chinese Export Silver Cigar Box by Hung Chong & Co.

Chinese Export Silver Cigar Box by Hung Chong & Co.

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in Savannah, GA

Sterling silver cigar box marked Hung Chong (or Cheong) & Co., silversmiths & retailers, Canton, China, circa 1860-1930. Classic intertwined ...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Decorative Ginger Jar, Oriental, Ceramic Lidded Spice Pot, Wucai Finish
Vintage Decorative Ginger Jar, Oriental, Ceramic Lidded Spice Pot, Wucai Finish

Vintage Decorative Ginger Jar, Oriental, Ceramic Lidded Spice Pot, Wucai Finish

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative ginger jar. An Oriental, ceramic lidded spice or sugar pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Accentuated in the Wucai 'Five Colours' palette...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Botanical Design
19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Botanical Design

19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Botanical Design

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) white, porcelain urn decorated with a blue botanical scene of an oversized peony emerging from a marsh under a bird...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Han Dynasty Amber Glazed Pottery Vase with Animal Relief, 11.75\
Han Dynasty Amber Glazed Pottery Vase with Animal Relief, 11.75\

Han Dynasty Amber Glazed Pottery Vase with Animal Relief, 11.75\

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD) amber glazed pottery vase (jar) with a band of animals in relief raised on a modern 2¬O" high base.   

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Hung Chong & Co., Mottahedeh, and Samson & Cie. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,500.