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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger
Located in Vero Beach, FL
auspicious symbols, representing Chinese good luck and good fortune. A large Cloisonne charger, such as this
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Medallion Garden Seat, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
floral and butterfly gilded borders, the molded studs gilded, with open-work Chinese cash symbols to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Tea Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fish-roe pattern. The auspicious phoenix is an important symbol in Chinese culture, a powerful mythical
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass Carved Jade Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
& butterflies. Carved jade bird medallions. Marked "China". Qing dynasty. "Blessing" symbols engraved in each
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
pristine white porcelain ground. The dragon, a revered symbol in Chinese culture, represents power
Category

1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Decorative Carved Wooden Architectural Pediment from a Temple
Located in Milford, NH
dragons. Large Chinese gilt symbols appear across the pediment on a white background surrounded by a
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20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Blue Underglaze Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
them not only functional lamps but also enduring symbols of China's rich artistic heritage.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
form a stylized Foo Dog Joss/Candlestick as a crouching Chinese mythological Foo dog, a symbol of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Ying Mee Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, early 20th century. An antique red lacquer box with gilt decorated chickens, Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Birds and Floral Design
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautifully crafted vintage Chinese porcelain vase, richly decorated with hand-painted birds and
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests Opium Pillow , Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
motifs. They also feature pierced sides with symbols of Chinese coins which are a symbol of wealth
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

New Green Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Mandarin Chinese as “Kuilong,” is amongst the most beloved symbols in Chinese culture. The mythical beast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unusual Pair of Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Five Claw-Dragon Pedestals/Stools
Located in New York, NY
these pedestals underscores the centrality of this symbol in Chinese decorative art. The combination of
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1780
Located in PARIS, FR
East. This fascination helped forge the reputation of Chinese porcelain, a symbol of luxury and
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese British Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Chinese Provincial Spindleback Elm Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese script symbols. Sturdy and strong constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. The chairs have a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Raffia, Hardwood

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lozenge with ribbons. Large dish with similar ruyi design is pictured in; Ströber, symbols on chinese
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model
Located in London, GB
motifs, some relating to important symbols within Chinese culture. The wide lip of the vase is framed by
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Jade, Carnelian, Stone, Enamel

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
endless knot is an auspicious symbol in Chinese culture. As one of the Ashtamangala, or Eight Auspicious
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Glaze Porcelain Double Dragon Fish Vases
Located in Portland, OR
Chinese as symbols of prosperity & good fortune. The vases having Wucai or Five Color Glaze the pink
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose of Elephant Form Joss or Candlestick
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
powerful symbol in Chinese culture representing strength, wisdom, good fortune, and protection. Elephants
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Antique 1870s Chinese Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile
Located in Ferrara, IT
protecting a very special diamond. In the past, the dragon was a symbol of power and luck. During the Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Chinese Blue Porcelain Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
include traditional floral patterns, dragons, birds, or other symbols of Chinese culture, often
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Certified Natural Jade Gourd Bottle Chinese Xian Immortals Drop Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Stunning jade earrings in Gourd Bottle Shape is a symbol of the Chinese Xian immortals. Dangled by
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2010s Chinese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Chinese Barrel-Form Brass Urn with Traditional Archaistic Ornamentation and Lid
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-shaped knob with a ring, a propitious symbol in Chinese art. The white engraved ground nicely contrasting
Category

20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Brass

Set Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Se Asia Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lozenge with ribbons. Large dish with similar ruyi design is pictured in; Ströber, symbols on chinese
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
this fascination. The Pavilion, with its blend of Indian, Chinese, and Gothic elements, became a symbol
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate with Regency Style Overdecorating
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
this fascination. The Pavilion, with its blend of Indian, Chinese, and Gothic elements, became a symbol
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
, slithering iron red dragon. The dragon, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture representing strength, good luck
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1891-1911 Rose Canton Sweetmeat 6 Piece Service in Original Case, Chinese
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
symbols. Original gilt, lacquered wooden case (losses typical of material). Late Qing dynasty with China
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Planters on Wood Bases, 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
These large urns are an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain, combining traditional
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
In the Chinese culture cranes are the symbols of longevity. This ceramic vase was converted into a
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chrome Color Garden Stool Flower Pot Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
raised dot detail and Chinese geometric cut-out symbols on the sides and top.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Danville, CA
, extending from a Chinese longevity symbol. On the opposite side, a long ribbon forms double ruyi symbol. A 6
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
stamped with the Chinese symbol and pearl dot. ST1231 The body chair by Jim Warren It is recognized
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Large "Bowl of Good Fortune" Chinese Cloisonne Decorated with Bats 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
symbols. In Chinese art bats represent good fortune. Bats flying upside down mean "blessings have arrived
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
and depicting an important symbol of Chinese culture, this tree model can be displayed, for example
Category

20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and Base Without Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the various elements is deeply rooted in Chinese culture: • The Phoenix: A symbol of the Empress and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020
Located in Firenze, IT
be observed, for it hides a profound spiritual meaning. For the Chinese, it is a symbol of purity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elegant Chinese Lady Sculpture in Red Coral
Located in Madrid, ES
a piece of fine art but also a symbol of Chinese heritage and good fortune. Its vibrant color
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

1975 original poster "China bij Vroom Dreesmann"
Located in PARIS, FR
Chinese lantern, a universally recognized symbol of Chinese festivals and celebrations. The lantern is
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depiction of two side by
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate
Located in CABA, AR
Chinese art and culture. As a symbol of China's rich artistic heritage and cultural legacy, this early
Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate
$3,040 Sale Price / set
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1975 original promotional poster "China bij Vroom Dreesmann"
Located in PARIS, FR
Chinese lantern, a universally recognized symbol of Chinese festivals and celebrations. The lantern is
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Chinese Sterling silver Lapis Dragon Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Embrace the magic of the East with our Charming Chinese Dragon Hinged Bangle, a symbol of strength
Category

20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Natural Honey Brown Gray Jadeite Lucky Chinese Lion Stamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand-carved from natural honey brown and gray jadeite, this stamp showcases a traditional Chinese
Category

Vintage 1970s Burmese Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade

1900s Antique Chinese Small Rug - 7 2 X 4 5
Located in Los Angeles, US
always a trademark of these productions. Some of the symbols used in Chinese rugs have taoist and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Teapot "The Chinese Teapot" - Signe Persson Melin - Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand, Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chinese teapot has become a symbol of her ability to create timeless, user-friendly design that continues
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug with Deer and Crane Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5' x 7'7. This enchanting east Chinese rug incorporates five symbols of longevity: the
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original Chinese propaganda poster - The sun rises from our hands
Located in PARIS, FR
seems to rise from a field of seeds or grain. The image of the rising sun, a common symbol in Chinese
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Believed to be Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Miniature Tripod Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
An exquisite early 20th century Chinese cloisonné miniature vase, showcasing meticulous
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Paint

Natural Jadeite Jade Carved Chinese Sailboat and Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
... These iconic ships have long been one of the defining symbols of Chinese naval warfare, travel, and
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large "Bowl of Good Fortune" Chinese Cloisonne Decorated with Bats 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
symbols. In Chinese art bats represent good fortune. Bats flying upside down mean "blessings have arrived
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Original Antique 17th-Century Map of Shaangxi (Xensi) Province, China – by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
, with names rendered in Latin. It also features a detailed section of the Great Wall of China, a symbol
Category

Antique 1650s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Deco Samarkand Prestige Rug with Flowering Antique Chinese Vases
Located in Milan, IT
pattern depicting antique Chinese flowering vases, symbols of wealth and culture. The rich palette is
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Vintage 1920s East Turkestani Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Night on the Great Wall
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
Framed, 72 x 72 x 4 cm The Great Wall of China is world famous. Tens of millions of tourists from
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rug Kilim’s Chinese style Pictorial rug in Orange with Beige and Blue Dragons
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
style of Chinese pictorial rugs. On the Design: The portrait depicts soaring Chinese dragons — renowned
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.