Qing Urns
QING STYLE
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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Style: Qing
Large Green Jade Vase with Elephant Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Intricately carved green jade carved vessel with lid. The deep green jade with elephant and ring handles with custom wood base. 12.75 inches tall inclu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Jade
Intricately Carved Celadon Jade Dragon Handled Covered Vessel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th Century intricately carved celadon vase with lid. The moon flask shape with dragon handles with rings. Incised on both sides with archaistic v...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Jade
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Green Glazed Water Vessel with Loop Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique green glazed water vessel from the 19th century, with petite loop handles. Created in China during the 19th century, this water vessel features a generous circular tapering body adorned with a green glaze and brown accents. Topped with an opening of 5" diameter and comprising of petite loop handles, this Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century water vessel...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Chinese Qing period porcelain and rich decorated Fang Ding. The lidded jar is also richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu /...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Enamel
Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Chinese porcelain and rich decorated Fang Ding. The lidded jar is also richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs ha...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Enamel
Qing Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Jar w Hand Painted Five-Clawed Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped jar with lid and knob, painted in underglaze blue crackle with hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting a two-horne...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Covered Vases in Withe and Red Porcelain, 19th - China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of large covered baluster-shaped porcelain jars with lotus flower decor, iron red.
Qing period
19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Stoneware Jar
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese antique stoneware Jar. Hand-painted. Having strong wear and patina.
Hunan Province, circa 1850.
Category
19th Century Antique Qing Urns
Chinese Glazed Magpie Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike ceramics decorated with underglazing, this vase was painted after it was fired. This technique enabled the artist to build up areas and experiment with texture, visible in the stamped pattern along the painted bands and in the embossing of the flowers along the neck. The vase is decorated with a dragon, representative of power, and a pair of magpies, a symbol of marriage. In rendering the birds, the artist depicts them in a state of excited chatter with one bird seemingly raising an accusatory feather. Clearly demonstrating his keen understanding of the birds’ boisterous nature, the artist may...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century exceptional pair of bronze Chinese Qing dynasty vases with detailed dragon motifs. Marked on the underside.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Faceted Wine Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In Qing-dynasty China, large glazed jars such as this were used to store wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of high shoulders textured by an irregular, faceted...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Glazed Pickling Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this early 20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a warm grey glaze. Decorative ridges patterning the jar's high shoulders manipul...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Swirled Glaze Wine Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century ceramic jar from China's Sichuan province is formed in a traditional shape meant for storing wine and spirits made from rice a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Glazed Pickling Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century eight-sided glazed urn from Southern China was finely painted with auspicious animals, including a crane, representing divine communication and immortality. The mon...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Stoneware Jar
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese stoneware jar. Three wonderful hand-painted motives surround the exterior. Good condition with strong age and patina. At o...
Category
19th Century Antique Qing Urns
Materials
Stoneware
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Qing urns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing urns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing urns made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original urns, popular names associated with this style include and Satsuma. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $15,900 while the average work can sell for $1,880.
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