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Qing Vases

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.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Qing
Collection of Four Chinese Ceramic Vases with Peachbloom Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American Midwest collection of four small Chinese ceramic vases covered in peach-bloom glaze circa Qing Dynasty, 19th century, possibly earlier. The set consists of three vases of...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Chinese Petite Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A thick layer of dark brown glaze coats the body of this petite early 20th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kit...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Terracotta

Qing Dynasty A Antique Chinese Porcelain Gu Vase
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique 19th century Chinese porcelain Gu vase decorated with shuangxi, the Measures: 9.25'' diameter x 16'' high.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Asian Celadon Glazed Vase, Bamboo Form, Unsigned, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Asian porcelain vase with celadon glaze - bamboo form - unsigned - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no dama...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic large Chinese cloisonné vase featuring a flower vase decoration on one side and a gourd on the back. The decoration stands out against a black ground with cloud patterns cov...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Enamel, Bronze

Pair Small Chinese Dragon Vases, Molded and Glazed Porcelain, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous pair of small Chinese molded and glazed biscuit ware porcelain dragon vases with loose eyes and apocryphal Qianlong mark, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Massive Pair of 19th C. Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Deer Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A massive and impressive Pair of 19th C. Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with '100' Deer Decoration. Decorated with a multitude of deer and birds amongst a meadow with flowering branc...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Coated inside and out with a rich drip glaze, this early 20th century jar was originally used for storing foods and condiments in a Provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar has...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Terracotta

Chinese Glazed Wine Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this small glazed jar was once used in a Qing-dynasty kitchen to store vinegar, wine or condiments, as evidenced by its narrow neck and interior gl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Terracotta

Dark Glazed Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A lustrous brown glaze coats the slender tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitche...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Terracotta

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Cylinder 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Rose Medallion Export porcelain cylinder vase, China, 19th century.  
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Provincial Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The large vessel has a gently tapered form...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Terracotta

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Hawthorn Rose Jar with Lid, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese export blue and white porcelain hawthorn rose jar with lid, 19th century, marked at the bottom.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Pair Hand Painted Peking Glass Onion Shape Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual pair antique Chinese Qing Peking glass vases finely hand decorated with landscape panels dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The vases are blown in a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Glass

Antique Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases with very beautiful hand paint. Excellent condition, measures: 12” x 8 '', the mouth of the vase is 5.5'', the bottom of the vase is 6.5, se...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Export Porcelain Jardiniere, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille rose medallion export porcelain jardiniere, 19th century.  
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Republic Period Large Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, Ric.00036
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Republic period large famille rose porcelain vase. Fine famille rose flower and branch decoration. Red seal mark on the base. Drilled f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

19th Century Qing Dynasty Crackleware Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
A mid-nineteenth century crackleware porcelain vase of good scale, with caramel, white and celadon glazes and applied and incised faux bronze decoration throughout. Circa 1860 China...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with birds, flowers and tree décor, and gilt trim. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century,...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Terracotta

Large Pair of Blue and White Chinese Double Gourd Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of blue and white Chinese double gourd vases decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty Jiaqing period porcelain vase with green glazed floral elements and scroll designs on a rich black glaze ground. Featuring bright yellow dragon...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Large Canton Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Brea, CA
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Vase with Flared Rim, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Rose Medallion Export porcelain vase with flared rim, China, 19th century. Paint re-touched on the rime.  
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water. Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Jade

Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls
Located in Brea, CA
a pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls with very beautiful hand paint. There are double blue circles at the bo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Pale Lobed Celadon Vase with Two Handles
Located in Norton, MA
A very usual and delicate hand-crafted shape of Lobed celadon vase with pierced dragon handles on the neck, very thin and light in the body, unglazed bottom.   
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Jaune Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Canton style famille jaune porcelain vases Chinese, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Enamel Chinese Vase with Arabic Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
Qing dynasty cloisonné enamel Chinese vase with Arabic inscriptions. Chinese, 19th century Measures: height 11cm, diameter 17cm. Crafted fo...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Enamel

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Garlic Mouth Vase, Kangxi Marks
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The globular body decorated with hand applied enamels depicting nobles taking tea while 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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. These rouleau-shaped vases date to the early 20th century and beautifully showcase the intricate decoration characteristic of famille rose ware. Also known as bangchuping (纹棒槌瓶), or 'grain mallet vase', rouleau vases...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Pair of Chinese Blue and White Octagonal Porcelain Dragon Plates
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 19th century Chinese blue and white octagonal dragon porcelain plates decorated with four clawed coiling ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with floral décor and gilt trim. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this altar vase features a narrow fla...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vase made in China. It seems to be a work from the end of the Qing dynasty to the Republic of China (1850-1949). The contrast between the lapis lazuli and the white ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Twin Handled Crystal Censer and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique Chinese twin handled crystal censer and cover, lion sit on the lid, two rings two lions handle, see more pictures, 14cm x 14cm.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Crystal

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 9 PC Dishes Set
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese famille rose porcelain 9 pieces sweetmeat dishes set with very beautiful rosewood box, hand painted. excellent con...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty a Antique Chinese Green Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique 19th century Chinese green Famille rose porcelain vase as lamp, the Measures: Vase: 12 '' diameter x 12'' high. total base to top 25''.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Bronze

Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Rare Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Yellow Ground Enamel Panel
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique rare early 20th century Chinese porcelain vase as a Chinese Famille Rose lamp with incised yellow ground decorated wi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Oval Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Dragon Decorated Vases
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century pair of Chinese silver vases decorated with four-clawed dragons. Derived from the period of the Qing dynasty with Chinese marks on the bottom. Weight: 200 grams.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Silver

Chinese Kangxi Octagonal Famille Verte Floral Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce Chinese Kangxi porcelain octagonal yen yen vase decorated with vases containing floral arrangements in the Famille Verte palette and ...
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1690s Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Large Modern Chinese Porcelain Nine Dragon Vase on Wood Stand, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese porcelain "Nine Dragon" tianqiuping vase, modern, early 2000's, China. The massive Chinese porcelain vase of traditional...
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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Vases

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Hardwood, Porcelain

Matching Pair of Chinese Hexagonal Porcelain Vases, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted matching images of porcelain vases, amazing quality from Qing Dynasty Famille rose polychrome decorated panels of courtly pursuits with carved hardwood lids...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 9 PC Dishes Set
Located in Brea, CA
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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty antique Chinese Hand Painted Wall Hanging Porcelain Vase
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 19th century Chinese hand painted wall hanging porcelain vase. Measures: One is 8" x 3.5" x 2", another is 9.75" x 4" x 2".
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue White and Red Under-Glazed Long Neck Vase with Hardwood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Blue White and Red Under-Glazed Long Neck Vase with Hardwood Stand. Measures: Vase High is 12.5" Hardwood Stand is 1.5" Total 14" High.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Rose Medallion Chinese Export Covered Chamber Bowl 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Rare early Canton Chinese Export porcelain Rose Medallion bowl with lid, depicting florals, birds, and landscaping throughout the bowl ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Oriental Bronze Bottle Bud Vase, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The bottle shaped body decorated with foliate & geometric motifs within petal shaped panels, rising to a slender tapering neck to a flaring rim, raised overall upon a circular foot.
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Vases

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Bronze

Blue and White Chinese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Chinese vase. Qing era vase modeled in two sections of baluster form in white paste with strong blue figures and accoutrements...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Annamese White Martaban Vase with Green and Blue Landscape Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Annamese white Martaban vase from the 19th century, with blue and green landscape motifs. Created in Vietnam during the 19th century, this Annamese Martaban vase is adorned w...
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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Vases

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Ceramic

Chinese Yongzheng Rouge De Fer Porcelain Rooster Vase, 1723-1735
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally fine and rare Chinese Yongzheng period vase of quatrefoil form decorated with a pair of roosters perched on rocks, surrounded by a pair of large butterflies, insects and sprays of flowers in rouge de fer...
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1740s Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair cylindrical Chinese cloisonné enamel sleeve vases dating from the early 20th century, probably late Qing. The tall pair of vases...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Metal

Qing vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing vases 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 vases 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 Qing vases made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $188 and tops out at $58,800 while the average work can sell for $1,611.

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