Purple Peking Glass Charger on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese Peking glass charger on new stand, late 19th century.
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Glass
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
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Purple Peking Glass Charger on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese Peking glass charger on new stand, late 19th century.
Glass
$2,674Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Baron of Itamaraty Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate, with an unusual combination of underglaze blue and overglaze enamels. Sharing with you this interesting and vividly painted dish, most probably from a...
Porcelain
Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Large Dish with Pagode Balcony or Wall Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous quality blue and white porcelain large dish, Chenghua mark at the base but of later Kangxi period (1662-1722). The dish is decorated with a beautiful and highly unusual sce...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Floral Vase Qing Daoguang, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese vase with a south east asian decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Ch...
Porcelain
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue White Set Dinner Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Set of 3 dishes, landscape scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Empero...
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorate...
Porcelain
'Three Friends' Brush Rest and Lotus Leaf c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Modelled as a yellow bird, green deer, and yellow monkey grouped together on a brown-glazed stand. These brush rest with a bird, a monkey and a deer probably refers to the rebus 'may you receive high rank and emolument' or 'general long life, happiness and wealth' A ceramic tray shaped as a lotus leaf with finely detailed veining. Accented by a lotus pod–form vessel and soft green glaze, it evokes a tranquil waterside scene. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
A Fine hand-carved and Lacquered wood figure of a Luohan Arhat, Buddha' disciple. Seated in royal ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes. China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-17...
Giltwood, Lacquer
$238Sale Price / set|20% Off
Qianlong Imari Gold Garden Export Chine de Commande Plate Qing, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
Porcelain
$286Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Dish with Flowers Unmarked, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely porridge plate with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Blue & White Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Qianlong (1735-1796) Regio...
Porcelain
$1,228Sale Price|35% Off
Blue and White 'Cranes in pond' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
At the center, it features five elegant cranes depicted against a pond setting, each portrayed in varying postures. The background harmoniously incorporates lotus flowers and other aquatic plants. Cranes in East Asian culture symbolize purity, longevity, and loyalty, and their depiction here enhances the themes of peace and harmony. The outer rim of the plate is encircled by a continuous lattice border, within which are alternately placed floral and geometric patterns, delicately executed. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 20cm (Diameter) x 3.5cm (Height) Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export Blue and White(淸代外销靑花瓷) - Vung Tau Cargo Catalogue / Guangxi Fine Art Publishing House 3) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * Vung Tau Cargo Porcelain...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large White Marble Statue of Chinese Flying Apsara
Located in New York, NY
Statue of flying Apsara playing the pipa, finely sculpted from white marble, measuring 51 by 23 by 25 inches. Apparenlty unsigned. In good condition with surface dirt, scratches and...
Marble
$2,764 / set
Chinese Qing Dynasty Pair of Vases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
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...
Porcelain
Chinese Enameled Hat Stand with Two Women, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Longevity Relief Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...
Hardwood
Tapered Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, dark brown glaze coats the gently tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used d...
Terracotta
Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in the early 20th century in southern China, this charcoal-black basin has a darkened exterior and bears the smoky traces of its fiery creation on...
Clay
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Elm
Chinese Auspicious Gourd Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
Iron
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...
Ceramic
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
Stone
$1,610 / set
Green Ceramic Chinese Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
These green ceramic Chinese candlestick holders come in a pair. They are glazed and include several interesting handmade designs and patterns...
Ceramic
Price Upon Request
Antique Ca 1730 Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Bowl Amsterdams Bont
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely Dutch decorated Chinese Porcelain Kangxi bowl. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain bowl from around 1710-1730. Later decorated in Holland ...
Porcelain
Price Upon Request
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Amsterdams Bont Plate, 1730-1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Dish Flower Basket
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi/Yongzheng period Plate dating to around 1720-1730. This is a Famille Everything piece. Late Kangxi early Yongzheng. From the period that the producer in Jingdezhen co...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Flowers Landscape Plate Dish, 1690-1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Landscape scenes at the base also. Marked at base with an incense burner mark. Additional information: Material: Porcelain &...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Charger Southeast Asia Bencharong, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Charger with nice green enamels. We think it could be a pre Bencharong / Pre Nyonya plate/charger. We call this style Pre Bencharong because it...
Porcelain
Price Upon Request
Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Thai Market Dish Bencharong, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain 18th c dish from the late 18th c. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China, South East Asia Period: 18th century Empero...
Porcelain
Top Condition & Rare Qianlong Famille Rose Porcelain Plate Chinese Qing, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top Condition & Rare Qianlong Famille Rose Porcelain Plate Chinese Qing, 18th Century Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Empe...
Porcelain
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Amsterdams Bont, 1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1710-1730. Later decorated in Holland Additional information: Materia...
Porcelain
Price Upon Request
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Dishes Blue and White China, 1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated set. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century China Dynasty Perio...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Blue & White Plate Xieyi Landscape, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with a landscape Scene. Kangxi period. Great decoration in semi kraak style with a typical sketchy Ming landscape deriving from Ming. Lacking any figur...
Porcelain