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Chinese 24K Gold Good Luck Charm Pendant for Newborn Baby
Located in Venice, CA
, love, and success to the child’s future. They contain Chinese symbols for good fortune and protection
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold

Antique Chinese Export Solid Silver Pair of Vases, Tuck Chang, circa 1880
By Tuck Chang Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
vase bearing the Chinese symbol of longevity, top engraved with a cross-key boarder and terminating
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

6 White Furniture Mandarin Mahogany Burl Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
, with Ming style form. Featuring burled and pierced back splat and Chinese symbol upholstered cushions
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Burl

Reference Book Chinese Porcelain - Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
articles outlining the meaning of Chinese symbols and art motives, arranged alphabetically by concept
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Wucai Painted Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese chests with wucai (5 colors) painted vases with other Chinese
Category

Antique 19th Century Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved Carnelian and Enamel Cicada Necklace. Vermeil Silver 1920s.
Located in University City, MO
depicting a Chinese symbol for prosperity. Excellent Condition aside from some marks on the back of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Vermeil, Enamel

White Happy Lucky Elephant with Trunk Up Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Cream happy elephant good luck ceramic garden stool or side table. Featuring Chinese symbols glazed
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Spode Platter with Chinoiserie Scene and Blue and White Border
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
with traditional Chinese symbols of happiness. The crane flying above and the pine tree symbolize both
Category

Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

North Korean Chest with Metal Engraving
Located in Astoria, NY
, sparrows, mountains, and the Chinese symbols for longevity, good fortune, good health, and home.
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Lovely Chinese Teak Library Bookcase Cabinet on Plinth Base Carved Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Teak library brown bookcase/cabinet on a
Category

20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Brighton Pavillion, Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
horse shoe top rails above backrests and sides with bamboo open work incorporating Chinese symbols. The
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Jacket Fr.36
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Classy and Rare F/W 2004 Collection Created from Exquisite Chinese Symbol Fabric. Black, 57% Wool, 43
Category

Early 2000s French Smoking Jackets

1960 s Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Carved Shou Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
variations of Chinese symbols including the Shou for longevity Measuring 42.5 x 22.0 mm and translucent light
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Qing, KANGXI Period, Chinese porcelain TEAPOT, Imari Export, Hand Painted, C 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
side. It also has other Chinese symbols and motifs including pearls ( depicting wisdom) and scrolls as
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rosefamily Jaune Blue Pink Green Ceramic Vase With Lid
Located in Valladolid, ES
chrysanthemums, peonies or different Chinese symbols in shades of pink, green and blue. It has an amazing lid
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Punch Bowls
Located in Katonah, NY
songbirds among chrysanthemums. Birds with chrysanthemums are a traditional Chinese symbol conveying joy to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bookcase in Red and Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful antique Chinese bookcase in red and black lacquered wood , with chinese symbols as a
Category

Antique 1890s English Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinets or Cupboards§
Located in London, London
, geometric patterns, and traditional Chinese symbols, all rendered in luxurious gold tones. These designs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Jacket Fr.40 - 8
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Timeless Classy and Rare F/W 2004 Collection Created from Exquisite Chinese Symbol Fabric. Black, 57% Wool
Category

Early 2000s French Smoking Jackets

LOVELY CHINESE TEAK LiBRARY BOOKCASE CABINET ON PLINTH BASE CARVED DOORS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
single shelf. The pair of doors are carved with Chinese symbols with original handles. The item is very
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Teak

Vintage Jadeite Disc Pendant in 24K 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
donut-shaped discs set in 24 karat yellow gold bezels with 24 karat yellow gold Chinese symbols set in
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clover Form Stone Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
piece of solid limestone. Ribbed and rounded, the stool suggests a melon, an ancient Chinese symbol of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Handmade Antique Peking Chinese Rug 1.8 x 3.6 , 1900s - 1N46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
background. The border features traditional Chinese symbols and motifs in harmonious hues of blue, beige, and
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Neolithic Design Chinese Jade Pi Disk Earrings, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hong Kong
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
have unique hand fabricated gold designs on them. Each jade piece has a beautiful Chinese symbol in
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Minton Pottery Garden Seat
Located in Downingtown, PA
vines. To the front and back is an openwork double interlocking Chinese symbol circle. Equally distant
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

A Worcester Dragon in Compartments Punch Bowl
Located in Katonah, NY
chrysanthemum, a Chinese symbol of autumn and long life. We also have in stock several groups of plates
Category

20th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Worcester Porcelain Squares
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
medallion represents a chrysanthemum, a Chinese symbol of autumn and long life. We also have in stock
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Red and Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Cupboard Decorated with Butterflies
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
wood, it is decorated with butterflies, the Chinese symbol for happiness and new love The cupboard
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Flow Blue and White Chinoiserie Ceramic Garden Stool with Koi Fish Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
amongst pierced designs. A deep cobalt blue Chinese symbol is featured at the top as well as on the sides
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hue with excellent luster. It is carved as a Chinese symbol of health and prosperity. The design is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

A Very Fine Large Early 19th C Rose Canton Enameled Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
vinets bordered by flowering foliage and auspicious Chinese symbols. The enamels are very rich in color
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Five-Drawer Sideboard with Colored Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
scrolls and a lotus flower, the Chinese symbol of purity. The drawers can be opened thanks to delicate
Category

20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Bowls Hand-Painted Qing Dynasty ca. 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
offer this pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain punch bowls made in the Qing dynasty in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain s Worcester Bengal Tiger Heart Shaped Dish
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
lappet-shaped panels. The central medallion represents a chrysanthemum, a Chinese symbol of autumn and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Chen Leung Rosewood Plant Pot Jardiniere Stand Signed Fret Tiles
By Chen Leung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with a Chinese symbol to the base. The tiles have a gold leaf frame throughout, the colours have then
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

A Pair of Chamberlain s Worcester Bengal Tiger Deep Dishes
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
represents a chrysanthemum, a Chinese symbol of autumn and long life. The dishes have a gadrooned and gilded
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Dozen Dragon in Compartments Worcester Porcelain Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
England. The central decoration represents a chrysanthemum, a Chinese symbol of autumn and long life
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Tribal Bronzed Flared Trumpet Form Vase with Symbols
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese tribal vase features bronzed metal flared trumpet form construction with reserves
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

1924 British Empire Chinese Exhibition Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and flowers all-over. There are lots of Chinese symbols to the base and two bronze shield plaques on
Category

Vintage 1920s English Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
symbols of the Chinese alphabet interspersed with four other circles with jade circles with other small
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Two Chinese Porcelain Statues with Zodiac Hat Symbols, 1900s
Located in London, GB
zodiac and the rich cultural heritage of China. One holds a dagger, a symbol of hidden power. The other
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Hardwood Armchair with Good Luck Symbol C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Hardwood Armchair with Good Luck Symbol C1920 Measures - 41.25"H x 22"W x 22"D DELIVERY $285 to
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

18k Yellow Gold Asian Plaque Hinge Cuff Bracelet, 6.5 inches - 37.0g
Located in Providence, RI
. The panels alternate between several art pieces depicting dragons and florals and various Chinese
Category

20th Century Asian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extra Large Delft Blue and White Charger Made, 1680-1700
Located in Katonah, NY
alternating with Chinese symbols of good fortune. Dimensions: 15.5" diameter Condition: Excellent Price
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Sandstone Relief with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Chicago, IL
, flowers and scholarly symbols. The quality of the carving is high and its condition is good, considering
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone

New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
features a variety of traditional Chinese symbols and floral motifs overlaid upon an abrashed deep blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
features a variety of traditional Chinese symbols and floral motifs overlaid upon an abrashed deep blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
features a variety of traditional Chinese symbols and floral motifs overlaid upon an abrashed deep blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
features a variety of traditional Chinese symbols and floral motifs spread across an abrashed deep blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Good Luck Fortune Symbols Light Green Jade Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Good Luck Fortune Symbols Light Green Jade Ring. Made by Sanuk
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Symbol of Rebirth: Carved Jade Cicada Talisman
Located in New York, NY
revered insect, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture associated with rebirth, immortality, and spiritual
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Famille Rose Fish Bowl with Longevity Symbols
Located in Katonah, NY
are vividly depicted traditional symbols of blessings and longevity, such as bats and peaches. The
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Farmyard Jar with Spout and Prosperity Symbol
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This is a vintage stoneware storage jar from southern China. The jar exhibits a "fu" pattern on the
Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Ni Zan Landscape
By Mary Vernon
Located in Dallas, TX
. In these paintings, Vernon adopts Chinese symbols, but separates them from their original context
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carved Jade Diamond Earrings 18K Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
features a finely carved octagonal jade plaque depicting traditional Chinese symbols of Good Fortune
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

4-Panel Red and Gold in Openwork Wood and Carved Fruit, Flowers and Symbols
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4-panel red and gold wood openwork and carved fruit, flowers and symbols protectors, rocket silk
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Symbol For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese symbol you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese symbol — often made from ceramic, wood and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese symbol — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese symbol is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese symbol over the years, but those crafted by Cartier and Adolphe Giraldon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Symbol?

The average selling price for a Chinese symbol at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.
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    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.