Qing Decorative Objects

This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud ...

A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish after the ‘Arbour’ design by Cornelis Pronk (1691 - 1759) commissioned by the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or V....

Lovely Chinese Porcelain plate early 19th c. Pictured in the book “Nyonya ware & Kitchen Ch’ing” Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery De...

An 18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box finely painted to the lid and sides with typical Chinese scenes, the base painted with a leafy gourd. The lid is mounted in gilt bron...

19th century Chinese porcelain vase now mounted as lamps. Decorated with beautiful flowers and a family. Vase not including lamp is 10 i...

A RARE FAMILLE ROSE 'FRUIT-AND-FESTOON MOLDED' OVAL TUREEN AND HIGH DOMED COVER Qianlong period, circa 1770-1780 The deep oval bowl with a pierced and molded rope-twist festoon at t...

Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese famille rose porcelain 9 pieces sweetmeat dishes set with very beautiful box, hand painted. excellent condition, every piece with meirenruyu...

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...

Qing Dynasty large 23.75” canton famille rose Chinese porcelain vase with two panels of figures and horses, the sides with birds and flowers double pairs of dogs handles and 2 pairs ...

The globular body finely decorated with hand applied enamels depicting nobles taking tea surrounded by attendants and small children. The slender neck rising to a bulbous mouth (seemingly ground), the underside of the base showing small firing cracks and blue under-glaze double ring Kangxi marks...

PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (early 20th Century) famille rose yellow globular porcelain vases with flying birds and green and pink floral designs that climb up...

This antique Chinese basin dates to the early 19th century and is beautifully hand-painted in the blue-and-white manner. Originally used as an incense burner or jardiniere, the porce...

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this rustic stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alt...

This petite ceramic figurine from the early 20th century fits in the palm of the hand, sculpted as a recumbent ram with its legs tucked in and a pleasant expression. As motifs in Chi...

A true comfort food, the rice porridge known as congee has been a part of everyday life in China for centuries. Often eaten for breakfast, the dish is frequently accompanied by other...

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...

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 ...

Rose Medallion Export porcelain cylinder vase, China, 19th century.  

PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period-style (early 20th Century) peach-colored porcelain vases in globular forms painted with blue and yellow birds perched on flowering tree ...

A pair of large Canton style famille jaune porcelain vases Chinese, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressi...

Beautifully commemorated on this lidded baluster jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils, the censer issued fragrant smoke that forged a connection to the spiritual realm. This late Qing-dynasty jar...

At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...

This impressive 1950s Chinese porcelain vase captures the enduring elegance of traditional Qing dynasty style, featuring a classic baluster form with a distinctively flared, rolled r...

This is a small antique keepsake box. An Oriental, mahogany and exotic stone inlaid decorative Qing dynasty case, dating to the Edwardian period, ...

This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...

This extraordinary early Qing Dynasty cast iron sculpture is a powerful example of 17th-century gilded Chinese metalwork. The piece reflects the masterful foundry techniques of the p...

An unusual and charming antique, this 20th century Chinese charm was once used to adorn the embroidered crown of a traditional children's hat. Amulets such as this were worn on hats ...

Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown-green slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lob...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The rich brown gla...

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...

This small 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 me...

Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand. Patinated bronze with cloud-like tails and fierce open...

The dish features underglaze cobalt blue decoration, showcasing the Chinese character "shou" (symbolizing long life) at the center. Surrounding the center are bands with a stylized S...

This sculpture is an antique Chinese lacquered and polychrome-painted wood figure dating from late in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, set on an...

A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...

An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand circa late Qing Dynasty. The greyish black stone is of Yingde type. Its upright form ...

To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...

Also known as spirit screens, small Chinese table screens such as this were often used to block drafts and other intrusions in a scholar's workspa...

A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The rectangular box de...

A darling small Chinese celadon glazed kendi, or pouring vessel, mid Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China, for the Southeast Asian market. The diminutive kendi of typical form, with ...

This pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars was made in China around the 1980s in the Qing style, each hand painted with a symbolic dragon in deep cobalt blue enamel on a white...

Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than one hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated t...

This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...

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...

An exquisite Chinese export peacock from hardstone and gilt silver filigree canister box, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China. The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cyli...

Hand carved of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figure of a man with pig-like facial features holding a rake. The figure is Zhu Bajie, a character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West...

This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late Qing period, circa 1900. The piece is hand carved as a fierce dog or lion sat on a...

Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to ...

This petite 19th century tray reflects the Qing-dynasty literati's taste for fine materials and balanced proportions. Once used to serve tea or hold scholarly implements, the tray is...

19th century Chinese gold lacquer tea caddy container from the Qing Dynasty. Unique shape, hard to find.

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...

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...

Finely crafted of elmwood and brass, this lovely wooden bucket is a 19th-century Chinese water pail used for drawing up water from wells and rain jars. An especially elegant example,...

Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...

This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle, which is beautifully inside hand painted and with a spoon top, all coming complete with a b...

A Large Vintage Chinese Blanc de Chine Punch Bowl, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 22cm. Dimaneions: 47cm.

During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...

A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Landscape scenes at the base also. Marked at base with an incense burner mark. Period: Kangxi Country of origin: China⁠ Cond...