Qing Decorative Objects

An antique Qing Dynasty hand painted terracotta head from the 19th century, with striking features and headdress. This antique Qing Dynasty terracotta head from the 19th century draw...

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...

Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...

Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this oblong basin has fantastic character. Once used to hold grain as a part of the threshing process, the early 20th century tub displays the warmth of oakwood, now beautifully aged with a rich patina. The tub's unusual shape offers a rustic charm and fits seamlessly into modern interiors as a shallow planter...

A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...

On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill. Handmade of brass, the exquisitely crafte...

A very nicely decorated dish with unusual calligraphy. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: China Emperor: Ji...

This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. The only Buddhist divinity revered as both a bodhisattva and a Buddha, Maitreya is prophesied to return to Earth some time in the distant future and continue the historic Buddha's teachings of the Dharma. Like the historic Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is a compassionate being devoted to showing the path to enlightenment. Carved in the style of sixth century Chinese statuary...

Exuding an energy of calm and tranquility, this larger-than-life stone bust depicts a Buddhist bodhisattva in serene meditation. A disciple of the Buddha, a bodhisattva is a compassi...

A Chinese carved stone temple sculpture of a woman circa 1900s. This Chinese sculpture features a woman wearing an elaborate headdress and flowing robes and holding a bouquet of flow...

This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture and elongated shape. It likely belonged to an uppe...

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of a lady with Parasol. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Perio...

Chinese Qing Dynasty pair of baluster vases of hexagonal form, the everted scalloped rim of white ground raised over tapering neck with pair of recumbent tigers in green glaze cast i...

No idol in China is more widely worshiped than Caishen, the God of Wealth. Called upon for blessings of wealth and prosperity, his image was found in nearly every home, particularly ...

Lovely and Delicate 18C Chinese Porcelain plate, high quality decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Polychrome Emperor: Kangxi (16...

Sharing with you this unusual European Decorated Kangxi Dish. Funky clobbering References of similar pieces can be found in: European Decoration on Orient...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic li...

A wonderful green glaze adorns this early 20th century Chinese ceramic pork lard storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Pork Lard". This jar features a wonderful...

A visibly old ceramic wine bottle from 18th century China in a dark brown glaze. This bottle comes from Shanxi Provence and is a wonderful example...

Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese vase with a south east asian decoration. Condition Perfect. Size 18CM high Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Bencharong or Bencharong Style Jar in green, red and pink. When Bencharong (Benjarong) is used to refer to porcelain it usually means a type of 18th and 19...

A blue and white porcelain vase, with relief decor of flowers. Dated 2001. Signed Wanglin (1972), Senior Art Artist in Jingdezhen, member of the Jingdezhen Ceramic Art Masters Associ...

A pair of Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain figures on horses. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province. These are rare exampl...

Very nice dish with a beautifully painted scene of three figures in a pagode scene. The border with landscapes, flowers, birds and figures. The base unmarked. Additional information...

A very nicely decorated Large plate/charger. Yongzheng or Qianlong. Nice Imari Gold decoration with a Floral garden scene also with Butterflies and Birds. Underglaze blue and overgl...

Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese dish with lots of highly detailed figures, flowers and animals. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China...

A late Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century, with large handle and calligraphy. Crafted during the early years of the 20th century...

A Southern Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden bucket from the early 20th century, with large handle, horizontal metal brace and dark patina. Created in Southern China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden bucket charms our eyes with its nice proportions and dark patina. Featuring a cylindrical tapering body accented with a metal brace in the center, the bucket is topped with a large handle, carved on its upper rail for a better grip. Placed anywhere in a home, perhaps in a foyer, kitchen or next to a fireplace, this Southern Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wood and metal bucket...

Nice and Beautifully painted Large Charger in Japanese style. A very rare Chinese type of porcelain Condition Good! Only ware. Size 47.5cm Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

Brilliantly colored with bold enamels, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his caps while they weren't in use. This stand is decorated in th...

This curious keepsake from the late 19th century is a provincial Chinese smoking pipe and its accompanying tobacco pouch. The small pipe honors the humble beauty of natural materials...

With mottled color and charming asymmetry, this ceramic Chinese candle stand from the early 19th century has the wabi-sabi appeal of handcrafted folk pottery. The simple silhouette i...

Superb antique Chinese porcelain Dish/Plate from the late qing period. Painted in cantonese style with a fantastic pierced/ajour rim. The painting is of very high quality. Additio...

An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, this 19th-century porcelain plate charms with expressive cobalt-blue decoration, sparsely brushed against a blue-grey field. ...

Sharing with you this lovely chinese porcelain teapot in grisaille/encre de chine. The pot has a nice and unusual village scene with figures and animals. It shows a scene of the dail...

Decorative 18th century wooden phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer. From Henan Province, China. Untouched original condition. Measures: Height bird 22....

The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair worn in high chignon with her face effecting a serene a...

Leaving this grandly scaled urn unglazed, the Qing-dynasty craftsman who crafted it chose instead to draw attention to the surface decoration. Skilfully modeled floral motifs stand i...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

Brushed in cobalt blue underglaze and finished with a crackled glaze, this petite tea leaf jar exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar date...

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red, Gree...

A very nicely decorated SET of 2 dishes from the 18th century, Kangxi period. Precious objects scene. Condition rimfritting only. Size 21x3CM DiameterxHeight Period 18th century Q...

A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll box from the 19th century with distressed gold chinoiserie motifs. This exquisite Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll ...

A lovely large Chinese Canton enamel quatrefoil tray, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The copper tray of lobed quatrefoil form, and decor...

19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea caddy. Hexagonal shape with floral chased pewter covered caddies deta...

With a flaring lip and striking profile, connoisseurs often refer to these exquisite vases as “turnip-shaped”. Each was crafted out of bronze over two centuries ago, and is decorated...

Qianlong Imari Gold Garden Export Chine de Commande Plate Qing, 18C Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Period: 18 Century Ag...

PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period-style (Mid-20th Century) light gray porcelain vases with globular forms wrapped in alum red glaze dragon motifs (mark on bottoms) (PRICE...

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and other foods. The dish has a shallow cartouche-shaped body and a short footed base decorated with crashing waves. The dish is painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, with a scene of three mythical figures on a floating, heavenly island. The central figure depicts the 3rd-century warrior Guan Yu, also known as the God of War...

The phoenix tail vase dates from the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Dating from circa 1900, this vase depicts a peacock in a lovely garden setting. Lavishly detailed and masterfully painted, the vase demonstrates the high level of craft obtained by Qing-dynasty ceramic...

A delightful pair of Chinese cloisonne candlesticks in the form of tapirs, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The charming pair of candlesticks each crafted as a tapir seated upo...

A narrow wooden box with a sliding lid and a pair of carved bone chopstick handles with contrasting dark inlay at the ends. The bone handles were likely originally affixed to chopsti...

Painted with yellow, brown and green glazes against the straw-glazed ground, the cavettos with a broad brown-glazed band, the exteriors green-glazed. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzhen...

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

This mid-19th century footed plate is decorated in the blue-and-white style with a pattern of stamped geometric and curvilinear motifs. At the center of the plate is a starburst meda...

This 19th-century kitchen vessel is coated inside and out with a dark brown glaze that clings to its ribbed sides with subtle color variation. Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring. The rounded shoulders are brushed with simple linework in a contrasting light brown glaze. Textured with pitted wear and other imperfections, the rustic vessel is wonderful as an unusual vase...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This small wooden bru...

This incredible red lacquer planter dates to 19th-century China and belongs to a genre of decorative arts known as qidiao (漆雕), or carved lacquer. ...