Qing Religious Items
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha.
A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Religious Items
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Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese painting depicting He Xiangu reproduced three times but with a different attribute: up a lotus flower, bottom left a fly hunt and bottom right again the lotus flower, each time surrounded by disciple the one praying right, the one on the left seems to bring him a bowl.
Pigments on linen or hemp,
19th century.
He Xiangu or Ho Hsien-ku, "Immortal Demoiselle He," is an immortal Taoist, a member of the group of Eight Immortals. She is represented holding in her hand a lotus symbolizing spiritual fulfillment, and sometimes also a sheng, a peach of immortality, a wooden ladle...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of finely carved wood statues depicting near mirror images of two Bodhisattvas, likely dated to 19th century of late Qing dynasty, but executed in Song style. Dressed in flowing robes, crowned and bejeweled, these Bodhisattvas are known as Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit. In China, his identify took a cultural transformation and became Guanyin (the one who detects the sounds of the world), who is worshipped for her compassion and mercy for those in the sufferings.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Religious Items
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Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
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Qing religious items for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing religious items 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 religious items created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, canvas and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing religious items made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia 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 religious items differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $1,729 while the average work can sell for $1,450.