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Chinese Porcelain Altar Fruit Box in the form of a Peach
Located in Downingtown, PA
) are a common symbol in Chinese art, appearing in depictions or descriptions in a number of fables
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Canton Platter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
in China"). Double happiness symbols; reserves of birds & butterflies with central display of fruits
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Black Lacquer Ruyi Altar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
beaded edge. Originally a Daoist symbol from ancient Chinese mythology, the ruyi is an auspicious symbol
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair, Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Famille Jaune Covered Dragon Jars - 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
background is truly a beauty. In the Chinese culture, dragons are a symbol of power, strength, and good
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver and Enamel Pot, circa 1880
By Huang Qiu Ji
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
decorated with shaded enamel, depicting bats amongst clouds (in Chinese culture bats are the symbol of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Canton Fish Sauce Server
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
pierced tail handle. Beaded effect on rim. Double happiness symbols. Marked "China". Minute exterior rim
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Porcelain Pseudo Tobacco Leaf With Ducks Large Dish and Drainer
Located in Downingtown, PA
three drainage holes radiating from the central panel.
Ducks for the Chinese were a symbol of fidelity
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Engraved Chinese Brass Box with Carved Nephrite White Jade Lid
Located in Kenilworth, IL
. The inside of the lid and outer surfaces are engraved with propitious symbols.
China, made for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
Set of Three Chinese Prosperity Stone Discs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
minimalist sculptures, resembling ancient bi discs or a Chinese coins (qián), symbols of wealth and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Canton Cream
Covered Sugar Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Canton Cream & Covered Sugar Set. Late Qing dynasty. Marked "China
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
China Fine Old Gold Gilt Silver Wine Cup Pourer, "Mandarins
Flowers"
Located in South Burlington, VT
a conjugal life, were important symbols to Chinese nobility. This handsomely crafted, highly
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Bronze Chinese Crane Standing on Heavenly Lo Shu Tortoise Dragon Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
China used the crane symbol to signify high position of power, staying in power, resilience and a life
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large fruit Bowl Cup Basin on pedestal blue white porcelain - Qing Style - China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
longevity. It is one of the most important symbols in Chinese superstitious traditions along with fu (福, fú
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Solid Silver Mug by Hung Chong with Dragon Monogram, Early 20th Century
By Hung Chong
Co.
Located in London, GB
Chong as well as the Chinese correspondent symbol.
This is a remarkable piece in its simplicity and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chinese Wu Fu Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
", and are a common symbol found in Chinese art.
Pagoda Red Collection #: Z192
Category
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Materials
Cypress
Antique Chinese Carved Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Located in Media, PA
Chinese character shou symbol which brings luck prosperity. It weighs 209 grams, and is 26 inches in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
China 1900 Qing Dynasty Clear Green jade Bangle Bracelet With A Carved Horse
Located in Miami, FL
, the horse formed the backbone of the Chinese military and economy and became a powerful symbol of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bangles
Materials
Jade
China Qing Dynasty 1880 Snuff Bottle Carved in Nephrite Green Jade and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
mount with coral/
In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of Oriental beauty. It
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Jade, Bronze
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Feng shui protection symbol in Chinese history, these imperial guardian lions were widely represented
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Mid Century Chinese Octagonal Gilt and Decoupage Wall Mirror with Script
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chinese script and symbols. The mirror itself is nicely beveled.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Paper, Mirror, Wood
New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Runner
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
30610 new contemporary Chinese Art Deco Runner with Jazz Age chinoiserie style. Channeling the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
large pair of Chinese blue and white phoenix-tailed vases which date to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Porcelain
New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Dragon Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
most beloved symbols in Chinese culture. The mythical beast was once thought to have the power to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Pictorial Dragon Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, and nobility, the dragon, known in Mandarin Chinese as “Kuilong,” is amongst the most beloved symbols
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Symbol Pendant
This lovely pendant
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Samarkand Prestige Rug with Flowering Chinese Vases
Located in Milan, IT
pattern depicting an opposing pair of antique Chinese flowering vases, symbols of wealth and culture. The
Category
Vintage 1920s East Turkestani Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
peacock symbolizes dignity and beauty. In China, the bird was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty, representing
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Hong Kong Chinese Engraved Round Brass Good Luck Fu Blessed Platter Plaque Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese Good Luck Fu Blessed symbol. Made in Hong Kong China, stamped on back, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Asian carved and framed green Bi Disc, jadeite
By Chow
s Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
hole in the center, used in ancient China. In this case, it is composed of eight pieces that make up
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Crystal, Jade
Pair of Pearl Inlaid Rosewood Boxes
Located in Houston, TX
the top of the box is similar to the Chinese and Japanese symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
$500 / set
Bronze Dragon
Located in Somis, CA
The dragon is the most important symbol in Chinese culture. A sign used by the Emperors, it
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$550
Jade Bi Disc on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful carved stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven and wealth, mounted on a custom steel
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,380
Jade Bi Disc on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful orange carved stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven and wealth, mounted on a custom
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,280
Pair of Brass Door Knockers, Dragon with Round Plates
Located in Somis, CA
ancient mythical animals with a high level of artistic expression. Dragon is the symbol of Chinese emperor
Category
2010s Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Dragon Door Knockers Large 10.25"
Located in Somis, CA
ancient mythical animals with a high level of artistic expression. Dragon is the symbol of Chinese emperor
Category
2010s Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Early 20th Century Rose Canton Cups and Saucers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four rose canton cups and saucers. Greek key borders and auspicious symbol in medallions
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Hand Painted Porcelain Palace Jar, circa 1960 with Phoenix Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
peonies, which are considered auspicious symbols in Chinese culture.
The jar is topped with a delicately
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Covered Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century blue & white porcelain covered ginger jar, Chinese. Qing Dynasty. Double
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Troy, MI
18 karat yellow gold with the simple elegance of the disk-shaped Chinese eternity symbol (or bi
Category
1990s Chinese Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Han Dynasty Style Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, the horse was a symbol of power, freedom and Virtue. This sculpture is based on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Han Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,300 / item
Covered Jade Incense Burner with Carved Rams
Heads
Located in Milford, NH
complex floral designs. The ram is one of the 12 symbols of the Chinese Zodiac.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Jade
"At the Park 2" Folding Fan by Deng Ying
Located in Chicago, IL
Among China’s aristocracy, fans were symbols of taste and status. They could be used to enhance a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mounted Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Black Lacquer Screen with Cranes and Gold Leaf, Four-Panel Room Divider
Located in Yonkers, NY
A striking display of artistry, this Chinese lacquered folding screen showcases a mesmerizing
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Round Asian Folding Table with Carved Wood and Brass Tray, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
, symbols.
Chinoiserie / Chinese Export, Old French Indochina (Vietnam) or China, around 1890.
In very
Category
Antique 1890s Asian Chinese Export Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Asian Folding Table with Brass Tray and Carved Wood, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
, bamboos and medallions / symbols ;
- a tray in bronze patinated brass. Richly decorated, with scenes of
Category
Antique 1890s Asian Chinese Export Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Reverse Glass Painting with Bird
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating reverse glass painting, created in China in the early 1800s, captures the essence
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Reverse Glass Painting with chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
depicted are likely chrysanthemums, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture associated with longevity
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage Red Jade Jadeite Gold Good Luck Fortune Disc Medallion Pendant
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage red jade and gold Chinese Fu symbol (Good Luck, Fortune) medallion disk necklace pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Metal
1970
s Gold Leaf Gilded Tablez Lamp
Le Bonheur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970's gold leaf gilded 'Happiness' table lamp with a black lacquered base. Symbol of the Chinese
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Vintage Blue and White Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A ceramic porcelain Chinese Ginger jar table lamp. This jar is decorated with the Chinese four
Category
Mid-20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Mason
s Ironstone Inkstand
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Savannah, GA
greens, pink and orange with gold accents, this striking piece is marked "Mason's (with crown symbol
Category
Antique 1820s English Chinoiserie Inkwells
Materials
Ironstone
Chic Ying Yang Motiffe Brass and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
of the Chinese Ying Yang symbol. Ying Yang describes how opposite or contrary forces are actually
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
19th Century Khotan Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This three medallion Khotan carpet from eastern Central Asia blends a mainly Chinese border system
Category
Antique 19th Century Central Asian Rugs
$12,500
1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Marbella, ES
with vibrant colors and gold details. These sculptures represent Chinese guardian lions, symbols of
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$3,552 / set
A Japanese Mingei (Folk) Carving of a Leaping Carp
Located in Austin, TX
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In Japanese and Chinese culture, carp are a symbol of perseverance and overcoming obstacles
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Brass Drum Table Lamps, a Pair
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Harlingen, TX
. Featuring Asian tea canister form bodies with etched Chinese double happiness symbols on front and back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mongolian Bamboo Season Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully decorated with bamboo shoots, ancient symbols of traditional Chinese values like flexibility
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Elm, Paint
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