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Qingbai Floriform Dish, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Hongkong 3 JUN 2015 - The Imperial Sale & Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 3208 (Price
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic

William IVth John Ridgway large ironstone Dinner Plate Pattern 5053, Circa 1835
By John Ridgways
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large Dinner Plate by John Ridgway
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ironstone

John Ridgway Ironstone Bowl Hand-Painted pattern, William 1Vth Circa 1835
By John Ridgways
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
. This piece is fully marked to the base with an Imperial Stone China Royal Arms mark incorporating J R
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ironstone

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
. Following the Franco-English military Campaign led in 1860 against the Imperial army in China, the French
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood, Paint

Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
principle of heaven, prestige and power. It is associated with the Chinese Imperial family. Some of the
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Imperial China

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinoiserie Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Urn
Located in London, GB
(Chinese imperial lions) with rings in their mouths. The urn stands on a gilt bronze base set on four C
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
nowadays Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Ryukyu kingdom (1429 to 1879) was a tributary state of imperial Ming
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Imperial China

Materials

Pewter

Still life - Tulips
Located in New Orleans, LA
northeastern Europe. Whether Seavey was capitalizing on the Flagler’s love of this Chinese and Japanese
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Early 20th Century American Realist Antique Imperial China

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
Franco-English military campaign led in 1860 against the Imperial army in China, the French troops of
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Japanese Painting. Bird and Flower. 19th century copy of Lu Ji by Ogata Tomin.
Located in Kyoto, JP
imperial courts of China, but also the halls of the feudal lords of Japan, where they exercised an
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Late 19th Century Japanese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Silk

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
used to store precious textiles, often silk brocades donated by imperial courts in China. The
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Imperial China

Materials

Iron

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
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18th Century Tibetan Antique Imperial China

Materials

Stone

Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
, equi-distant between India and China and well upstream to be protected from Arab and European powers
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Imperial Chinese Fountain Carved in White Marble
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Marble was an extravagant material used in Imperial Court and religious buildings, often as the basis on
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Marble

Imperial Chinese Kangxi Mark and Period Café Au Lait Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A Chinese Qing Dynasty café-au-lait bowl with a blue underglazed Kangxi (1654-1722) mark from the
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Qianlong Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Enamel Tea Cabinet 1755
Located in Harrogate, GB
Extremely rare and elegant Chinese imperial iron cabinet decorated with yellow enamelled panels
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1750s Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Iron

Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum
Located in London, GB
imperial China and in Tibet, Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism flourished and was supported by the rulers in
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16th Century Antique Imperial China

Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Ningxia Chinese Oriental rug (inv#7273) measures 6’3” X 9’2”. It has 9 five toed dragons in
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wool

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
Chinese Hitching Post carved from ancient Limestone, used in Imperial China during the Ming Dynasty
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color
Located in Paris, ile de france
across this composition. A simplistic design unfolds with elegance of this early 20th century Chinese
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
as an Imperial gift to a temple or monastery. The five-clawed dragons are arranged in three groups
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wool

An 18th Century Qing Dynasty Lacquered Panel
Located in San Francisco, CA
incense burners. At one time this panel was likely installed in the Imperial Chinese Court.
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Imperial China

Early 20th Century Chinoserie Style Ceramic and Glass on Brass Chinese Vase
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
worthy of it in East Asian culture. During the days of Imperial China, the Emperor of China usually used
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Brass

6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
This coffer is a “classic” example of the furniture made for the merchant class in Imperial China
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19th Century Antique Imperial China

Rare Chinese Imperial Yellow Archaistic Porcelain Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
This Rare and Unusual Shape: a Blade Bisecting a Disc, Based on the Ancient Shang Dynasty (1500BC) Model of the Female Disc (BI) of Heaven and the Male Knife Blade of the Earth.
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Imperial China

Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser
Located in SOMIS, CA
pink remain visible. This statue depicted the imperial adviser, who held a significant position with
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Massive Imperial Style Palatial Yellow Chinese Porcelain Vases 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century rare fine complementary pair of Chinese imperial yellow porcelain palatial size vases
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Imperial Yellow Handmade Pottery Foo Dog, Unmarked
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chinese imperial yellow handmade pottery foo dog, unmarked.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
persisted until the collapse of imperial China in 1912 with the hapless Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
persisted until the collapse of imperial China in 1912 with the hapless Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Stone

Extra-Long Chinese Antique Imperial Altar, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
This magnificent table is one of our most treasured pieces from Northern China. At an
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19th Century Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Chinese Imperial Antique Cedar Wood Room Divider-Paravent 19 Th Century
Located in Baden, AT
carved with the motives of the imperial dragon. Solid made with cedar wood. It comes from one of the
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19th Century Chinese Régence Antique Imperial China

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Ching Dynasty Imperial Court Collar
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese silk Kesi (kossu, slit weave tapestry) court collar, Ching Dynasty circa late 18th Century
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Silk

Cloisonne Vase with Imperial Dragon Decoration
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautifully detailed cloisonné vase with golden imperial dragon decoration.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Brass

Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Imperial dignitary's portrait with his consorts. A large painting full of traditional Chinese
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
front of Chinese Imperial palaces and temples.
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Pottery

Han Period Sculpture of Woman, Chinese
Located in Milton, DE
The Han Dynasty was the second Imperial Dynasty of China dating 202BC -220AD, established by Liu
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Oversize Chinese Antique Dragon Garment Rack
Located in SOMIS, CA
' tall, it belonged to an important imperial official in Northern China. Double sided, hand carved
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19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Han Dynasty Terracotta of Chinese Monk
Located in Milton, DE
The Han Dynasty was the second Imperial Dynasty of China dating 202BC -220AD, established by Liu
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Daoist Priest
Located in Wilton, CT
of Jesuit Priest Painters Attached to the Chinese Imperial Court, Circa 1760
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ink

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor s Portrait
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is an authentic, NOT EXPORT, original, 19th century Chinese family portrait that is hand
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19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Canvas

Qing Guilded Kwan Yin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Qing dynasty (1644-1911) was the last imperial dynasty in China. It was founded by the non
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze

Han Period Parrot with Polychrome
Located in Milton, DE
The Han Dynasty was the second Imperial Dynasty of China dating 202BC -220AD, established by Liu
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Han Period Terracotta Figure of a Mule
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD). Spanning over four
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chinese imperial pre-eminence. Hong Wu, the leader of the peasant revolt, founded the dynasty on the
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Vases
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Jacob Petit style hand painted vases with Chinese Imperial scenes of Life at court
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Punch Powl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, teapots, and other decorative items. Famille Rose porcelain was highly prized by the Chinese imperial
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Chikanobu, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Meiji, Elephant, Tokyo
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
streets. An imperial gift from the Chinese emperor of a rare white elephant made the festival particularly
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Late 19th Century Antique Imperial China

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial
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Late 19th Century Antique Imperial China

Materials

Metal

Pile Rug with Landscape Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
supplying carpets to the Chinese Imperial Court. We’ll put aside the controversy as to whether the nomadic
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19th Century Mongolian Antique Imperial China

Pile Rug with Landscape Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
supplying carpets to the Chinese Imperial Court. We’ll put aside the controversy as to whether the nomadic
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19th Century Mongolian Antique Imperial China

Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Breathtaking and Unique - Pendant or Brooch, Imperial Dragon in a Flying pose from the late
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1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Imperial China

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Chinese Rank Badge
Located in New York, NY
Chock full of auspicious symbols and beautifully executed motifs, this extraordinary imperial
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Imperial China

Materials

Silk

Ancient Imperial China Ming Blue Female Equestrian Horse Rider, 1500
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb sculpture of a female equestrian horse rider, 1368-1644
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ancient Imperial China Ming Pair Scarce Blue Female Equestrian Horse Riders, 1500
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb pair of female equestrian horse riders, 1368-1644, each
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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Antique Imperial China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique imperial China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique imperial China for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, fabric and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique imperial China — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique imperial China, designed in the Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique imperial China that is appealing in its simplicity, but Imperial Glass Co., Imperial Porcelain Factory and Josiah Spode produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Imperial China?

Prices for an antique imperial China can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $226 and can go as high as $108,004, while the average can fetch as much as $3,895.
Questions About Antique Imperial China
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.