Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
CHINESE EXPORT STYLE
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Chinese Export
Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export silver small sugar tongs in a bamboo pattern by Luen Wo, late 19th or early 20th century, Shanghai, China.
The small silver tongs wonderfully cr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese White and Blue Fish Decorative Plates
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain decorative plates painted with thin blue patterned bands along the rims, opening to wider floral motifs on the interiors that surround centra...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bottle Coaster Circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver bottle coaster, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) bottle coaster has a cylindrical form to a plain spreading base.
The body of this Chinese silver coaster is embellished with fine and impressive embossed and pierced decoration depicting two iconic oriental dragons amidst clouds.
The decoration to the body incorporates a sun motif to either side, each accented with a central cartouche, one remains vacant and the other bears the contemporary engraved monogram initials 'CHD.'
The upper and lower rims of this coaster are encompassed with plain applied moulded borders accented with bands of tooled decoration.
This exceptional coaster has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).
Condition
This antique Chinese silver coaster is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of this coaster are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 7.9cm/3.1".
Diameter of base 8.4cm/3.3".
Height 6.5cm/2.6".
Weight
5.1 troy ounces/160g.
Maker: Luen Wo.
Date: circa 1900.
Origin: Shanghai, China.
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl, profusely decorated with dragons among clouds on a matte background. The bowl has a vacant cartouche, and is fro...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Charger, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A massive famille rose enameled Chinese export style charger, Continental, probably French, circa 1900.
The large dish painted in vibrant famille rose enamels in an overall pink ton...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Condiment Set, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Chinese novelty solid silver condiment set, comprising a pepperette, salt and mustard pot, fitted in a traders pushcart. Hallmarked Chinese Export Silver, ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
19th Century Pair of Chinese Porcelain Fruit Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of large Chinese porcelain fruit dishes with beautiful hand painted. Measures: 8.5 x 6.25 x 2 inch.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin pattern porcelain cider jug with double or cross strap handles. There are court scenes in the most colorful hues. The bor...
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1790s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Mid-19th Century Chinese Blue Canton Covered Coffee Pot
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Blue Canton covered coffee pot, Chinese. Charmingly decorated with lake & tea house scenes.
7.25" h., 6.75" x 4.5".
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Export Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century... possibly 18th Century. Excellent condition for its age and size. Great for display.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Fine pair Antique Chinese Export Orange Ground & 24K Gilt Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Ground and 24K Gilt Decorated Vases later turned to Lamps. This is a truly beautiful pair of...
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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Stoneware Bowl Longquan Celadon, Early Ming Dynasty Circa 1400
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very old interesting Chinese Export stoneware Longquan Celadon bowl, which we date to the early Ming or later Yuan Dynasty, circa 14...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box circa 1890, of barrel shape with plain pull-off lid. This extremely unusual box, which could equally be used for ice as well as biscuits (but not at...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRA 1900 STERLING SILVER CHiNESE EXPORT DRAGON COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker
A good...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Tazze
Located in London, GB
Pair of ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain tazze
Chinese & French, Late 19th Century
Height 18cm, width 31cm, depth 21cm
These very fine decorative pieces are a pair of tazze (from the Italian tazza...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl with applied decoration depicting various plants and birds, and with three dragon handles. The retailer's mark is...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar by Cutshing
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two-piece set sterling silver creamer and sugar signed "CUT" and "TienXing" in Chinese, circa second half of 19th century. Cutshing was a Chinese silversmith located at 8 New China...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion.
The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...
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Early 1900s Hong Kong Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Portuguese India Company Porcelain Platter, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined 18th-century Chinese porcelain platter from Portuguese India Company of the Pink Family.
Hand-painted with bright pink, orange and green floral designs, typical of the Pink...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Oversized and Exceptional Large Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional oversized hand painted Chinese Export Rose Medallion punch bowl with several interior floral and figural panels around central smaller base panels with birds, flowers...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver bowl, circa 1895, with applied decoration of two peacocks on each side of the globular body, and four butterflies flying among peonies and plum blossoms. The bo...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
Located in London, by appointment only
A Chinese export famille rose tankard having a straw weave replacement handle and decorated with rocks and flowers of bold design.
China, circa 1750.
Measures: Height 8 in (20 cms).
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1750s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Chinese export silver picture frame. Oval window in shaped surround with scrolls and flower heads at top, and leaves, stars, flowers, and heart cartouche vacant o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases - Made by Wang Hing circa 1900, Dragons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Wang Hing, this handsome pair of Antique Chinese Export silver vases, are of traditional form, decorated with a dragon motif. Each vase measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
19th C. Blue & White Chinese Export Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue & white Chinese Export glazed porcelain pot.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of early 20th century English ironstone Imari plates by William Whitely Ltd. of London. There are no chips or cracks, and ...
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Set of Six Cantonese Blue & White Teacups with Saucers 19thC Early 20thC
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous blue & white Cantonese teacups with Saucers. Late 19thC to early 20thC is the time period. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear. No cracks or chips. Priced and s...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Plate or Dish Blue & White, Qing Qianlong Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese porcelain circular deep plate or dish, made for the export (Canton) market, which we date towards the end of the first half of the 18th century, in the ea...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gu-Form Pink Porcelain Family Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small gu-form porcelain vases decorated with pink family enamels on a yellow background with green interlaces. Decoration of white background cartouches with pink dahlias.
Geometric...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan.” Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century... possibly 18th Century Chinese Export hand-painted serving platter. Great for display. No cracks. Excellent condition.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted dragon motif. No cracks, chips or repairs.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate
Located in London, GB
Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate
Chinese, 18th Century
Height 4cm, diameter 21cm
Made during the 18th century in Qianlong period China, this fine porcelain plate was made for the export market, in particular the Islamic world, and comes in the form of a talismanic plate with Arabic inscriptions. The centre is decorated with a magic square...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Green Pottery and Blossom Vases, S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These is set of two Chinese Export style vases or ewers. They are a vivid green majolica glaze with a spraying of white blossoms. Measures: Small ; 5.25”H x 8.5”H.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Chinese vase. In porcelain from the first half of the 20th century. Good condition . Measures: 65 cm high.
Very good condition.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Canton Porcelain Plate and Gilt Bronze Mount, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Canton porcelain plate mounted in chiseled and gilt bronze.
Central decor of an Asian scene representing two men and a woman around a table and...
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish- Morgan impaling Warton Coat of Arms
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish
Morgan impaling Warton Coat of Arms,
Circa 1780
A large Chinese Export rectangular platter with canted corners, floral swag border, a ce...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century White and Blue Ceramic Chinese Jug Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The jug has been manufactured in China in late 19th century, it features intricate hand-painted traditional Chinese motifs designs in shades of blue on a white background. The vase it's in original conditions with signs of use and age. it was mostly used by workers in the fields because the thick terracotta kept the water cool for all the day.
A late 19th century white and blue ceramic Chinese jug...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Leeching
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver mug with flowers and foliage engraved within decorative panels; and a dragon handle. Marked with LC, for Leeching, 利升 (...
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1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Stunning Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Painted Paper Mache Large Serving Dinner Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Dragon Paper Mache dinner serving tray
A lovely decorative piece, base...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Paper
Chinese Export Porcelain Double Boy Figure Group of Hehe Erxian
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain famille rose Fire Group Representing the Hehe Erxian.
Harmony & Joy,
Qianlong period,
Circa 1770-80.
The Chinese Export porcelain figure group is decorated...
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1770s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Bowl
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite Chinese Export silver & enamel bowl, made in Shanghai around 1895 by Huang Qui Ji, and retailed by the firm of Woshing.
The bowl feat...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Bayeux Porcelain Pair of Lamps, Canton Style, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bayeux porcelain lamps on a white background with a polychromatic decoration in the Chinese Canton style porcelain. On one side, a scene with Chinese dignitaries on a cartouc...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Export warrior paper mache mother of pearl inlaid dinner serving tra...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Vintage Chinese Double Happiness Ginger Jar
Located in Denton, TX
Ceramic ginger jar with the double happiness symbol painted on the front
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Export Mandarin Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely detailed and hand painted porcelain platter. Probably made for the English market. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Chinese Jian Ware Style Black Shagreen Pattern Pottery Teabowl with White Rim
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very impressive and stylish Chinese black shagreen pattern glazed pottery tea bowl in the Jian Ware style believed to date from the 20th century or possibl...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Circa 1800-30 Blue Canton Platter, Chinese Export
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800-30 large Blue Canton platter, Chinese export. Elongated octagonal form with incut corners. Pleasing decoration. Minor kiln flaws. 15" x ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Chinese Export / Imari Style Blue and White Footbath / Planter
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Great for gifting or home decor! This is a lovely Chinese Export style footbath. It is hand painted and has gilt accents. Note the interior fish!
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Plates with Green Enamel, Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Plates with Green Enamel,
Set of Twelve,
Circa 1775
The Chinese Export porcelain plates had a wavy shaped rim which is decorated with a contin...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
A Chinese silver goblet profusely decorated with chased, richly defined chrysanthemum against a matte background and is supported by two intertwi...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup & Cover, Luen Wo, circa 1880
By Luen Wo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver presentation cup and cover, of traditional urn shape, the body is embossed with beautiful scenes in relief depicting Chinese nobility...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Goblet, Leeching, c.1870
By Leeching
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver goblet, a testament to its impressive size and exceptional craftsmanship. The goblet, a marvel of fine quality, boasts a single-walle...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous, large, and decorative pair of imperial yellow ground Famille rose Chinese Export PolyChrome planters/vases. Each is beautifully painted in Imperial yellow ground enamels ...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Shaped Dish with Buffalo and Deer
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Dish with Buffalo and Deer,
Circa 1770
The Chinese Export porcelain rococo oval dish has a wide diaper border with shaped panels of flowers. The central well depicts a lovely scene with a water buffalo and its calf grazing with a deer on the other side of a zig-zag fence. Perched in a tree is a large crane and a small bird flies above.
It also features a Plum tree, Bamboo and a Pine tree, the three friends of winter. The Three Friends of Winter is an art motif that comprises the pine, bamboo, and plum. The Chinese celebrated the pine (松), bamboo (竹) and Chinese flowering plum (梅) together, for they observed that unlike many other plants these plants do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season. Together they symbolize steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. While They are highly regarded in Confucianism as representing its scholar-gentleman ideal.
Dimensions: 15 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 1 1/2 inches high
Reference:
In Chinese art and culture, the water buffalo symbolizes strength, endurance, hard work, prosperity, and a link to agriculture and rural life, often depicted as a mount for important figures or in scenes of everyday life.
Here's a more detailed look at the symbolism:
Agriculture and Rural Life:
The water buffalo is deeply ingrained in Chinese agricultural traditions, as it was and continues to be a vital part of rice farming and the rural economy.
Strength and Endurance:
The buffalo's physical capabilities, particularly its strength and ability to work tirelessly, make it a symbol of these qualities.
Benevolence and Patience:
The water buffalo is also associated with benevolence and patience, reflecting the calm and steady nature of the animal.
Guardian:
The buffalo was seen as a guardian, stemming from the legend of Emperor Yu casting an iron ox to subdue floods.
Mount for Important Figures:
Water buffalo are often depicted as mounts for figures like Shou Lao, the God of Longevity, and in Daoist art...
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1770s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
18th C Chinese Export Famille Rose Tea Pot, in the French Taste
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Chinese Export Famille rose tea pot, in the French taste, of typical form the drum shape with twisted strap handles, and straight angled s...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Wang Hing & Co., Luen Wo, Hung Chong & Co., and Samson & Cie. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $44,751 while the average work can sell for $1,800.
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