Chinese Export Furniture

Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment A unique and rare find—an 18th-century or older Chinese hand-painted porcelain buckle fragment depictin...

Antique fine quality - Qing Dynasty - forbidden or seed stitch silk embroidery panel - metallic and silk threads - densely packed embroidery on a light weight damask pattern silk - m...

Early 19th Century Antique Dragon Design Chinese Rug 11'9'' X 7'3'', Handmade and Hand-knotted with dragon design Y & B B

Chinese pair of glazed porcelain baluster vase with lid in autumn color now mounted as lamps, raised on wooden base. Dimensions: 30" H x 8.5" Dia...

Pair 19th century blue & white Chinese Lidded Urns will make a delightful addition to your decorating scheme! handcrafted from local clays, each fe...

78539 Red Chinese Rug with Floral Mandala, 07'09 x 09'10. Feng Shui meets modern Asian flair in this red Chinese Mandala rug. The opulent floral mandal...

Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Corner Lounge chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay. Item features Impressive mother of pearl inlay throughout,...

Pair of Chinese Modernist Red Cloisonné Ginger Jars and Stands, Circa 1960s China, 20th Century A stunning pair of Chinese Modernist red cloi...

1997 Mei Ping Oriental Translation blue glazed vase by Ben Owen III. Rippling copper through the glaze. 9" h., 5" dia.

PAIR OF CHINESE CABINETS 19th Century Of export 19th century in black lacquered wood with gilt representing plant motifs. Upper body with two do...

Monumental blue and white floor vase or dramatic center piece 30" tall, 12" wide. We also have a large evolving collection of blue and white.

This blue-and-white porcelain vase stands tall with broad shoulders that taper to a splayed base. Bordered by a simple meander at the neck, the jar is decorated with a dense pattern ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small figure sculpture. This is a good example...

This is a small jade Asian old man with a child figure. It depicts a carved orange jade old man holding a child. The small sculpture is standing over a gilt ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rosewood Chinese buffet sideboard with tray, single tier, and cupboard. This versatile, unique and well made piece compromises a good ...

Asian Chinese-style (19/20th century) celadon porcelain 6 sided umbrella stand with landscape scene.

Asian style display cabinet features Chinese pagoda roof and fretwork stand. Interior access from locking side door. One drawer on each si...

A very large antique 19th century rose medallion Canton bowl, dating from the early nineteenth century decorated with vibrant enamelled colours and in its very fine ormolu gilt moun...

A simple and elegant well shaped Celadon vase manufactured in China in the late 19th century, the vase is covered overall with a crackled grey celadon glaze. The glaze it's smooth an...

Antique circa 1930’s Chinese papier mache vase painted green with a kitten playing with a ball under a flowering bush. Wax customs stamp to base. ...

Group of three Chinese cloisonne enamel gilt metal ornaments comprising one vase with dragon motif and two center bowls, one with dragon pattern an...

A large 19th or 20th century Asian, possibly Chinese, carved mirror frame. Heavy Asian wood. The top with carving similar to a crest and two Foo dogs facing each other. Probably made...

Collection of 6 Chinese cloisonne teapots in varying shapes and designs of flora and fauna. The highest one is 5.5'' H x 2 W x 2.5'' D. the sm...

Dramatic Chinese export intricately carved lacquered screen featuring scholars objects in boldly colored stones. The reverse side has a delicate gilt decoration over a black ground ....

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lions—often one male with a ball and one female with a cub—which were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat. Used in imperial Chinese palaces and tombs, the lions subsequently spread to other parts of Asia including Japan (see komainu), Korea, Philippines, Tibet, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia. There has been extensive interaction between Chinese mythology and Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Elements of pre-Han dynasty mythology such as those in Classic of Mountains and Seas were adapted into these belief systems as they developed (in the case of Taoism), or were assimilated into Chinese culture (in the case of Buddhism). Elements from the teachings and beliefs of these systems became incorporated into Chinese mythology. For example, the Taoist belief of a spiritual Paradise became incorporated into mythology as the place where immortals and deities used to dwell. Sometimes mythological and religious ideas have become widespread across China's many regions and diverse ethnic societies. In other cases, beliefs are more limited to certain social groups, for example, the veneration of white stones by the Qiang. One mythological theme that has a long history and many variations involves a shamanic world view, for example in the cases of Mongolian shamanism among the Mongols, Hmong shamanism among the Miao people, and the shamanic beliefs of the Qing dynasty from 1643 to 1912, derived from the Manchus. Politically, mythology was often used to legitimize the dynasties of China, with the founding house of a dynasty claiming a divine descent. Mythology and philosophy. Further information: Chinese philosophy True mythology is distinguished from philosophical treatises and theories. Elaborations on the Wu Xing are not really part of mythology, although belief in five elements could appear. The Hundred Schools of Thought is a phrase suggesting the diversity of philosophical thought that developed during the Warring States of China. Then, and subsequently, philosophical movements had a complicated relationship with mythology. However, as far as they influence or are influenced by mythology, divides the philosophical camps into two rough halves, a Liberal group and a Conservative group. The liberal group being associated with the idea of individuality and change, for example as seen in the mythology of divination in China, such as the mythology of the dragon horse that delivered the eight bagua diagrams to Fu Xi, and methods of individual empowerment as seen in the Yi Jing (Book of Changes). The Liberal tendency is towards individual freedom, Daoism, and Nature. The relationship of the Conservative philosophies to mythology is seen in the legendary Nine Tripod Cauldrons, mythology about the emperors and central bureaucratic governance, Confucianism, written histories, ceremonial observances, subordination of the individual to the social groups of family and state, and a fixation on stability and enduring institutions. The distinction between the Liberal and Conservative is very general, but important in Chinese thought. Contradictions can be found in the details, however these are often traditional, such as the embrace by Confucius of the philosophical aspects of the Yi Jing, and the back-and-forth about the Mandate of Heaven wherein one dynasty ends and another begins based according to accounts (some of heavily mythological) where the Way of Heaven results in change, but then a new ethical stable dynasty becomes established. Examples of this include the stories of Yi Yin, Tang of Shang and Jie of Xia or the similar fantastic stories around Duke of Zhou and King Zhou of Shang. Mythology exists in relationship with other aspects of society and culture, such as ritual. Various rituals are explained by mythology. For example, the ritual burning of mortuary banknotes (Hell Money), lighting fireworks, and so on. A good example of the relationship of Chinese mythology and ritual is the Yubu, also known as the Steps or Paces of Yu. During the course of his activities in controlling the Great Flood, Yu was supposed to have so fatigued himself that he lost all the hair from his legs and developed a serious limp. Daoist practitioners sometimes incorporate a curiously choreographed pedal locomotion into various rituals. Mythology and practice, one explains the other: in these rituals, the sacred time of Yu merges with the sacral practice of the present. Various ideas about the nature of the earth, the universe, and their relationship to each other have historically existed as either a background or a focus of mythologies. One typical view is of a square earth separated from a round sky by sky pillars (mountains, trees, or undefined). Above the sky is the realm of Heaven, often viewed of as a vast area, with many inhabitants. Often the heavenly inhabitants are thought to be of an "as above so below" nature, their lives and social arrangements being parallel to those on earth, with a hierarchical government run by a supreme emperor, many palaces and lesser dwellings, a vast bureaucracy of many functions, clerks, guards, and servants. Below was a vast under ground land, also known as Diyu, Yellow Springs, Hell, and other terms. As time progressed, the idea of an underground land in which the souls of the departed were punished for their misdeeds during life became explicit, related to developments in Daoism and Buddhism. The underground world also came to be conceived of as inhabited by a vast bureaucracy, with kings, judges, torturers, conductors of souls, minor bureaucrats, recording secretaries, similar to the structure of society in the Middle Kingdom (earthly China). Chinese temple Dogs...

This wonderful sang de boeuf offering in deep red and turquoise travels as a pair. One of the most memorable features of the vases would be the intricate design of the ears with a co...

Antique Shanxi province black lacquer coffee table. This antique Shanxi Province Black Coffee Table was made from a Chinese bed. The coffee table is made of elm and has been finis...

This is a very decorative Chinese export, Canton porcelain, rose medallion Vase which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1840. The vase has a baluster shape with a f...

Chinese cinnabar covered jar. Decorated all over with scenes of figures, pavilions, pine trees and mountains. Marked "CHINA" on the bottom, circa 1890s.

an antique decorative fish sculpture made in white stone jade. unmarked Preowned Very good vintage condition unrestored. Refer to images. 5.13 D x 1 W x 2 H

A Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage cabinet or Filing Cabinet on Stand. Inside Felt lined and stand top. Very good vintage condition. comes with removable filing ra...

A good quality early 20th century Chinese Famille verte Fish bowl, having yellow ground fan shaped panels with classical Chinese warriors in battle, boarders with geometric motifs to...

Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century. Fair vintage condition - numerou...

Vintage Chinese green jade hand carved stone amulet with acanthus flowers and leaves circa 1950's. Vintage Asian Chinese Jade hand carved s...

Presenting a cute Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with wood Stand, early 20 century. The Height is including the Height Stand.

Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna waterscape with stylized cranes. The carved lacquer panels are embellished with vivid color...

Vintage gilt decorated ink sticks for calligraphy - inscriptions to the back of each stick - China - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - pre-owned but not used - no loss...

An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with horseshoe back and sweeping arms, single vertical slat carved backrest with roundel,...

This exceptional and rare antique "Honor Reward" sign board which issued by Qing Dynasty - Dao Guang government at year 1839. This Sign board has been kept in very good care and in i...

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Botanical Large Plates, Set of Six Large Plates or Dishes, Circa 1760 The Chinese Export famille rose plates are molded in the form of a Europe...

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Arms of Stepney with Lloyd in Pretence, Circa 1745-50 Te armorial plate is painte...

From the antique brass oxidized copper rings that hang from the ears, to the gourd shape and body, this is a wonderful example of a highly collectible sang de boeuf, oxblood vase. A late 19th century (circa 1890s) Chinese copper...

A Chinese Foo Dog Ginger red-copper glazed jar circa 1900 is ready for installation. The jar itself has a distinctive shape with ribbed or fluted detailing on its surface. It is cera...

circa 1870s Chinese wedding ceremonial hat box, Zhijang Province. Woven rattan & bamboo with brass hardware. The pedestal base has lost some of the molded floral decoration. Note the...

This distinctive pair of dragon temple jars is worth collecting. The blue pattern and design on black ground of dragons are characteristic of the jar...

Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase Republic Period (1912-1949) Finely enameled with two ladies in conversation at the table in a garden setting. ...

This is a plate from china, it has been made late 19th century, very nice colors, green, orange blue. It is a canton plate.

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made and highly collectable Chinese Export circa 1920’s Soapstone room divider folding screen depicting Geisha Girls Please...

Chinese famille rose vase, the hand painted body depicting peacocks and vases, the sides with applied lion handles, 20th century.

19th century Chinese silk painting. Framed and matted. Features scene of Chinese characters in a ceremony. Beautiful muted colors of green, red, ...

The intricately carved handles, or ears of this oxblood lamp cause it to stand out from the field of other lamps of this type. This piece is a 19th century sang de boeuf "Oxblood", r...

Elegant Chinese porcelain temple jar with jade green glaze in a crackle finish. The hung mu wood hand carved base with five legs with a reticulated stretcher support. A total heigh...

This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural elements, situated on a wood base. 19th century. The size of the vase only is 11,81 in...

A Pair of early to mid 20th Century Chinese porcelain Sung de Beouf bulbous beaker floor vases. The red glazed porcelain with whit at the top edge, in a bulbous form with flared beak...

Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box China, 20th Century A stunning example of 20th-century Beijing Enamel, this domed circular box ...

Chinese glazed porcelain vase in a celadon color with a bulbous form (date mark on bottom, see photos).    

A gorgeous pair of 18th century Chinese Export porcelain plates decorated in stunning famille rose enamels, Yongzheng Period, circa 1730, China. The small plates decorated in bright and bold famille rose enamels, with pink dominating the color palette. The center of the plates featuring large floral sprays featuring magnolia and peony blossoms among other flowering plants. The rims of the plates with alternating half blossoms of pink magnolia and pink lotus against a dense diaper ground. Gilt painted ribbons scroll around the rim and down the cavetto, holding peaches and Daosit emblems, including castanets, a flute, a drum, and a ruyi scepter...

This is a vintage Art Deco revival vase. A Chinese, ceramic square body flower pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Expressive colour with superb decorative appeal D...