Qing Furniture

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

This petite traveling mirror dates to the early 20th century and is crafted with a metal frame embellished with allover repoussé decoration. Designed after Qing-dynasty vanity boxes,...

Chinese Export Famille Rose Scholars Porcelain Plaque, Republic Period, circa 1920–1940 A finely painted Chinese famille rose porcelain plaque depicting a gathering of scholars and longevity sages, executed in delicate overglaze enamels on a pale celadon-toned porcelain ground. The rectangular plaque measures approximately 10 inches high by 15 inches wide and is presented unframed, allowing the refined porcelain surface and detailed figural decoration to be fully appreciated. The composition shows a dignified elder figure surrounded by fellow scholars and attendants, rendered in graceful robes decorated with traditional auspicious motifs. One figure presents a peach of immortality, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture representing longevity and divine blessing. Another holds a scroll bearing characters, representing scholarship, wisdom, and the Confucian pursuit of learning. Nearby appear ceremonial objects, including a ruyi scepter and staff, long associated with authority, prosperity, and good fortune. The figures are dressed in layered court robes typical of late imperial and early Republican scholarly fashion, with long flowing sleeves, patterned borders, and elaborate headdresses that reflect the status of scholar-officials within traditional Chinese society. Their calm expressions and dignified posture evoke the ideals of harmony, knowledge, and cultivated life celebrated in the Chinese literati tradition. The plaque is painted in the soft pastel palette characteristic of famille rose enameling, including rose pink, celadon green, apricot, turquoise, and soft lavender tones outlined with fine iron-red and black detailing. The careful brushwork and balanced composition are consistent with porcelain plaques produced in Jingdezhen workshops during the Chinese Republic Period (1912–1949), when hand-painted plaques became popular decorative artworks for domestic interiors. Porcelain plaques of this type were often mounted in hardwood frames or incorporated into screens and wall panels in scholars' studios and refined homes. Today they remain prized both as works of traditional Chinese porcelain painting...

A fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) cloisonne shallow bowl, circa 1880. The bowl is finely decorated with gold spiral cloisons on a black enamel ground, to the center is ...

Description A Chinese famille rose reticulated plate, Qianlong period (1736-1795). The dish is of moulded form with openwork rim, the central roundel decorated in overglaze enamels w...

Sharing with you this lovely, probably Yongzheng period, dish in Famille Rose palette. A very unusual Pronk Dame au parasol version. Pink with rare overglaze blue and black. I thin...

Antique Chinese Civil Service Examination Basket (kao lan), a traditional rectangular bamboo basket with hinged lid and a pinned overhead handle for carrying, The flat panel lid has ...

A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...

19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese lacquer jewelry box detailed with various genre scenes in gold detail. Pink silk lining, can be locked, does not ...

This Antique Chinese Rug can be described through its core specifications, historical context, and distinct design features. The composition relies heavily on a deep, rich blue grou...

Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...

This exquisite antique Chinese hat stand, also used as a lantern, is a fine example of Famille Rose porcelain, possibly Republican Period. Th...

This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. It is finely crafted with a beautiful, glossy white glaze and hand-painted in...

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base. The pleasing proportions, subtle smile, and tranquil eyes of this bust of Buddha make it a beautiful examp...

This small Chinese locking cabinet from the late 19th century has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. The little cabinet has a minimal, square-corner design with straigh...

Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel censer in a form of ducks sitting on the fitted wood base. It's been carefully designed in every detail.    

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Carpet (2' 9'' x 9'-85 x 275 cm) Antique Chinese - Pillar Carpet Chinese Allover Knotted Rug, Circa Date...

China 1750-1775 Measures: Height of teacup 43 mm (1.69 inch), diameter of rim 76 mm (2.99 inch), diameter of footring 34 mm (1.33 inch). Height of saucer 23 mm (0.91 inch), diameter of rim 120 mm (4.72 inch), diameter of footring 72 mm (2.83 inch) Teacup and saucer on footrings with spreading sides and rims. Decorated in various overglaze enamels, and gold after the style of Meissen porcelain with a European harbour with a large fortress, mountains houses, boats with fisherman and trees. On the quay two men hunting for ducks. On the sides and rim a decorative pattern of scrollwork. The reverse is undecorated. The teacup is decorated en suite. Chine de commande...

An exceptional antique pair of Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain archaistic “Cong” form vases, on fitted wood stands. The archaistic, squared "Cong" form harkens back to earli...

This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom and composure. Hand-carved of limestone in the style of Northern Wei (386-535) statuary, the Buddha is depicted upon a lotus plinth with legs crossed in lotus position. His hands are held downwards in bhumisparsha mudra, a gesture representing the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his awakening. The Buddha has a peaceful, benevolent expression and is framed by a halo of concentric circles. His figure is surrounded by attendant bodhisattvas, carved in relief on the curved stele behind and platform below. Leafy tree branches add a naturalistic touch to the background, wrapping around to the back of the stele to form a canopy above a second, smaller Buddha...

Original Qing Dynasty Ancestor Painting on canvas. In original condition as pictured. Acquired in northern China outside of Beijing. Each wearing Winter Court Hats. In fair condi...

This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The artisan beckoned the guardian out from the stone, manipulating the unyielding materi...

Large Antique Thai Bencharong Stem Plate. A stoneware tazza having a domed pedestal base under a foliate rim dish. Traditionally enameled in a green an...

Monumental Chinese Qing ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official or Imperial court matriarch. Features a intricately decorated Min...

A 19th Century Chinese Celadon Ground Vase with Blue and White Cartouches of Scholars and Elders A very large 19th century blue and white Celadon Ground Vase, decorated front and bac...

Sharing with you this fantastic miniature Chinese porcelain Lidded jar, made for a Dutch Doll house. Stunning and rare piece Similar piece in the V&A museum. See images. Country o...

A distinctive vintage Chinese ceramic storage jar featuring a traditional rounded form and an unusual fully ceramic screw-top closure. The jar is finished in a deep earthy brown with...

Chinese red lacquer box from Qing dynasty. Includes nine-pieces. Before in excellent condition. But when I take pictures, accidentally fell t...

A Pair of Chinese Hexagonal Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century Description: Crafted from bronze and features intricate colorful enamel work in floral and geometric patterns. The vase has...

Superb and quite early example of JUST ONE Chinese Hand painted Canton enamel tall ovoid form Vase of octagonal outline now converted to an Electric Table Lamp, raised on six ormolu ...

A porcelain jewelry, ashtray, or soap dish, in the style of the Qing Dynasty, circa mid-20th century, China. This footed porcelain dish has a scallop seashell shape in a bright yello...

Sharing with you this exceptionally nice Chinese porcelain Plate from the Kangxi period. It has a dark cobalt blue scene with geometric design, objects and symbols. The base with a...

A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian artifacts...

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...

A vintage pewter and brass metal vase. Created during the mid-20th century, around the 1960s, in China. The vase is adorned with a figural scene of a tree peony in full bloom. Depic...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue & White Dragon Motif Porcelain Planter This Chinese Qing Dynasty style blue and white porcelain planter brings a timeless, majestic elegance to your ...

A charming Chinese polychrome porcelain figure of Budai, the Laughing Buddha, surrounded by five playful children, dating to mid 20th Century, circa 1950. The jovial Budai is modele...

A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird-and-flower painting has been used here by a Dutch painter to decorate a Chinese porcelain blank. The grouping of a pair of magpies, plum blossoms, and ...

A small and interesting cast bronze archaistic scholar vase with loose ring handles and taotie mask design, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China. The small vase of archaistic hu form, and cast with archaistic designs. Sitting on a tall splayed ring foot, the round body is cast with a large band featuring a ferocious taotie (ogre) mask. The taotie mask in this case id decidedly feline, with a ruyi shaped snout above a whiskered mouth. Two flanges stick out to either side of the mask, reminiscent of ears. A wide, tall neck rises from the body, terminating in a slightly everted mouth. The archaistic cast design on the neck is not as clear, but most likely represents Fusang, a mythical island in the Eastern Sea where the legendary Fusang tree grows. The Fusang tree, home to the mythical Sun Bird...

Antique Chinese hand carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, relief carved with a boy figure to one side, and a flying bat to the other side, havin...

A pair of hongmu (ROSEWOOD) armchairs and side table with 'dream-stone' marble insets, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period, attributed to Li Jiren, . Erquan Shanmin is the studio name of Li Jiren, who was a stone carver active during the late Qing dynasty and Republic period. Known examples by Li have been seen on the international market recently. In these examples, Li utilises the natural patterns of the dream stones and makes them into marble insets or table screens. He usually titles the marble according to his imagined subjects, and signs either with his studio name or actual name. Born in Wuxi, Li was known to have either worked or lived in Shanghai. Hongmu chairs...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Small Bronze Tripod Censer Small bronze censer from the Qing Dynasty 1644-1912, standing on three cabriole legs. Twin handles depict mythical creatures’ heads. ...

Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful reverse glass paintings. It has been in private co...

A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. This rare museum-quality 19th century example is composed of 12 masterfully pai...

A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday ...

This petite porcelain dish from the mid-19th century is hand-painted with red & green overglaze enamels in the famille verte style. The perfect wedding gift for a newly wed couple, t...

Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardware, i...

Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, 14.5 i...

Description Very nicely and detailed painting painting with a scene of a woman in a garden and birds. Condition some ware/ small damages to the frame only. Total Size: 43x58CM Peri...

Unusual Rose Medallion Export porcelain umbrella stand, China, 19th century, with corrugated outer edges, Measures: height 24, diameter 9 in.  

A late Qing Dynasty Chinese hand-carved architectural panel combining open latticework with carved decorative motifs. Exceptionally tall and narrow, the panel is organized into three...

A striking Chinese neon orange and white carved cameo Peking glass pear shaped vase, circa 1960's, China. The Peking glass pear shaped vase of yuhuchunping form, with a bulbous body...

Seasonal autumn Chinese hanging scroll featuring a painting of delicate flowers with a calligraphy signature and date. Crafted on hand-made mulberry paper...

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...

Porcelain Chinese warrior Vase Mounted as a Lamp. Qing Dynastie famille Verte, Approx late 19th Century

A well cast and powerful Chinese dragon bronze altar vase with arrow handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th century or earlier, China. The altar vase of bottle form, set on a high, splayed r...

Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; Condition Some usage signs, all pictured. Size 183mm high Per...

Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood elm yoke back armchairs ( officials hat chairs ) in beautifully aged original old surface color patina w/ well figured ...