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Contemporary Hand Knotted Pure Ivory Ghazni Wool "Tian Druck" Rug by Battilossi
Located in Firenze, FI
expression of the male active force of the universe and consequently a symbol of the Chinese emperor. Ghazni
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Hand Knotted Pure Coal Ghazni Wool "Tian Druck" Rug by Battilossi
Located in Firenze, FI
expression of the male active force of the universe and consequently a symbol of the Chinese emperor. Ghazni
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apples in the garden, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, expressionism art. When creating the painting, red, yellow, green colors were used. In China, apples are
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako Box
Located in PARIS, FR
of Chinese swastikas. This symbol, linked to Buddhism, represents qualities of intelligence, strength
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

18K WG Emerald Green Jadeite Diamond Earrings A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
华表 (Huabiao) totem. The Huabiao is a revered symbol in traditional Chinese culture, often seen as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Located in PARIS, FR
traditional Japanese patterns. The saya pattern (or sayagata) is composed by Chinese svastikas. This symbol
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Masculine "mystery" S.Azerbaijan grand format carpet -Antique, 1860 or earlier
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Chinese Yin Yang symbol. Of course, migration of design elements from China had been occurring over
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"7 Koi " Spray paint, stenciled on salvaged window wood frame
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
concrete, refer to anti-authoritarian coded symbols in chinese art under communism. His pioneering images
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Spray Paint

"Mink Stole"-Stencil Spray Paint on Wood
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
concrete, refer to anti-authoritarian coded symbols in Chinese art under communism. His pioneering images
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Spray Paint, Stencil

"Divine"-Stencil Spray Paint on Wood
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
concrete, refer to anti-authoritarian coded symbols in Chinese art under communism. His pioneering images
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Spray Paint, Stencil

"Trixie Mattel"-Stencil Spray Paint on Wood
By Jeremy Novy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
concrete, refer to anti-authoritarian coded symbols in Chinese art under communism. His pioneering images
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Spray Paint, Stencil

Fine Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Sageju-Bako - Picnic Box
Located in PARIS, FR
decoration. Borders in saya (or sayagata) pattern, composed of Chinese swastikas. This symbol, linked to
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Eastern Ship Rudder, Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Carved Wood and Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
related to time as a propitiator of rain and water. It is also often used as a national symbol of China
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Antique 19th Century Asian Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ming s Hawaii Longevity Cufflinks in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
feature the cut out Chinese character symbol of "Longevity" surrounded by a cut out scroll design. Each
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Symbol Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Unique table lamp crafted in hand-carved hardwood. Chinese symbol mounted to graceful hardwood base
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Brass Desk Accessories with Chinese Symbol
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful and simple brass desk set with Chinese symbol. There are four pieces that
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Symbol
By Bernard Langlais
Located in Boothbay Harbor, ME
Bernard Langlais was born in Old Town, Maine. As a young man, he studied commercial art in Washington, DC before enlisting in the Navy in 1942. After serving in the military he wen...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Blown Glass 22K Gold Chinese Symbol Drinks Set of Four Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century blown glass and 22-karat gold Chinese symbol drinks set of four pieces. Features
Category

Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Rug in Ivory and Navy with Decorative Traditional Symbols
Located in Evanston, IL
landscapes. The border in blue and navy features disconnected depictions of Chinese symbols, flowers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

Nichols Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese Symbols .
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Inner Mongolian Baotou Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This beautiful Baotou rug depicts 25 red peonies, the Chinese symbol for nobility and wealth, set
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Antique Chinese Rug with Decorative Images of Vases and Florals on Ivory
Located in Evanston, IL
. The border in blue and navy features disconnected depictions of Chinese symbols, flowers and vines
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

Peking Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
A central medallion with a pictorial theme centers Chinese symbols which are evenly arranged on a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Yarkand Saddle Blanket
Located in San Francisco, CA
coins. The shou and the coins are Chinese symbols of good fortune.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nichols Chinese Art Deco 1920 th Carpet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wan Fu on red field within meander border and black border with chinese symbols of Luck and Good
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Textiles

Materials

Wool

Chinese Vase with a burst of flowers symbol for Good Luck. David Harper
By David Harper
Located in London, GB
painted with the ancient Chinese symbol for 'Good Luck' My paintings have been exhibited and sold
Category

2010s English Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquered Side Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Concord, MA
central Chinese symbol above a red bat floating above a mountainous landscape with cloud bands, surmounted
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Pair of Chinese Elaborately Carved 19th Century Chairs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
a carved bat,a chinese symbol for Happiness,Joy and Prosperity.One bat is flying rightside up and on
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Antique Baotou Sitting Rug with Auspicious Symbols Blue and Red
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
elements. The warm red field, the colour being a symbol of longevity, depicts a wealth of auspicious
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Antique Green Tibetan Mat with Buddhist Symbols and Flowers Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
and Buddhist symbols. The vivid green is reminiscent of a lush meadow with a variety of flowers in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Tuck Chang Sterling Silver Dish with Coin
By Tuck Chang Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
Chinese symbols above it. The back of the coin depicts foliate designs surrounding Chinese symbols and is
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20th Century Chinese Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Large 19th Century Chinese Vases
Located in London, GB
intricate detail depicting Chinese symbols, flowers, foliage and butterfly's. The vases are flanked with
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Horn Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 19th century Chinese pillow made of horn; likely made in 1825 during the
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Antique 17th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Horn

Chinese Red Carved Jade Pendant with Two Pearl Drops on Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
carved Chinese symbol at center and two Fresh Cultured Pearl drops, and 14ct gold fittings. Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Gold Green Chalcedony "Good Fortune" Dangle Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Earrings- Gold Chinese symbol of good luck and beautiful Green Chalcedony stud bead and
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Armchairs of Chinese Influence, 18th Century Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
dragon, Chinese symbol, bat and floral carved decoration, the baluster shaped back splats also with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Lacquered Demi-Lune Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
China. Beautiful + unusual carved feet and Chinese symbols.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Red Silk Chinese Embroidered and Pleated Dragon Skirt
Located in Oradell, NJ
with gold metallic couching and is surrounded by various Chinese symbols. The skirt has been lined in
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1970s Chinese Skirts

Mid 20th Century Chinese Export Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Charlotte, NC
interior, and a textured finish. Painted Chinese symbols on bottom of vase may identify origin. Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

18 Kt White Gold MIMI Chinese Pearl Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
A very elegant white gold MIMI Chinese Pearl Necklace, white pearls diameter 7/7,5 and Chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Chinese Hand Carved Marble Block with Lingzhi Fungus Ornaments
Located in Groningen, NL
a representation of the lingzhi fungus mushroom. These lingzhi fungus mushrooms are Chinese symbols
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Steel

Plant Stand Side Table Lion Claw Bronzes Dragon Chinoiserie Baroque Mahogany
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Medaillons of bronzes of lions heads Sculpted Chinese symbols Stable, ready to use.   
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

18 Kt Yellow Gold MIMI Chinese Rose Pearl Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
Chinese symbol in yellow gold. Authentic, spontaneous, witty. Mimì Milano jewels abandon themselves to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Chinese Rug with Cream and Navy and Traditional Pictorial Motifs
Located in Evanston, IL
nearly empty field except the Classic Chinese imagery and symbols – flowers, mountains, butterflies or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early-20th Century Chinese Lacquered Elm Buffet Hand-Painted
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Chinese symbols of longevity, due to its characteristics of strength and resistance.  
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Hand Painted Chinese Birds Cherry Blossoms Sawtooth Porcelain Bowl
Located in Charlotte, NC
shades of pink, brown & black, gold accents, and has a rough textured finish. Painted Chinese symbols on
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Small apothercary cabinet from the Gansu Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer is devided in 4 spaces and each has Chinese symbols representing different kinds of herbs and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

21st Century Pair of Monumental Ceramic Glaze Chinese Export Garden Plant Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pattern of floral vine and birds with cut-out Chinese symbols. APRIL 2020 LIMITED TIME 1STDIBS PROMO CODE
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Hand Painted Vase on Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish, and a separate decoratively carved round wood stand. Painted Chinese symbols on bottom of vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Teapot Polychrome Decoration
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
show Chinese symbols in red inside circular medallions. In the centre, there is a continuous band of
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Soapstone with Shoushan Buddha Hand Carved Chop Seal
Located in Cookeville, TN
shaped stone in one hand. He sits atop a rectangular base with Chinese symbols engraved in the stone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

Materials

Soapstone

A Long and Happy Life Enamel Jade Gold link Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. yellow gold link bracelet with green and black enamel Chinese symbols for a long and happy
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Mid 20th Century Large Hong Kong Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase on Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
decoratively carved round elevated wood stand. Painted Chinese symbols on bottom of vase may identify origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Wood

Highly Unusual Early Antique Tibetan Meditation Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
(barely visible) red centre. The Shou symbol originates from China, where is stands for longevity. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Harmony II, Original on Canvas by David Harper
By David Harper
Located in London, GB
Harmony II A Chinese vase with a burst of flowers. The vase painted with the ancient Chinese
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2010s English Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lot of Ten Silk Journals
Located in SOMIS, CA
, auspicious Chinese symbols, each expressing good wishes for life including good health, long life, happiness
Category

2010s Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Brick Foo Dog Candleholder, 18th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
a sense of joy upon seeing the piece. Foo dog is the beloved Chinese symbol for protection and
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brick

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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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    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.