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Superb Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Centre Table with Marble Top
Located in Suffolk, GB
scrolling foliage, lotus flowers and Chinese symbols with carved and pierced brackets to the top of the legs
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Antique 1880s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hollywood Regency Table Lamps Style of James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stylized Chinese symbols. Note: Heigth to top of the socket is 18". Note: Each of the new paper hard
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Chalcedony Teardrop Silver Onyx, CZ Pendant-Inspiration David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a Good Blessings, Chinese Symbol of Good Luck. A piece in David Webb taste. A very finely gem set
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Chalcedony, Zircon, Silver Plate

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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

A Chinese Octogonal Porcelain Plate, Qing Dysnaty
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
plate is richly ornamented with intricate patterns, mixing auspicious Chinese symbols, arabesques
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wood Block, Double-Sided
Located in SOMIS, CA
This Magnificent double sided wood block was carved in the shape of the Chinese symbol "Ru Yi
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

18 Carat Yellow Gold, Carved Lemon Quartz and Black Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Tessa Packard
Located in London, GB
Chinese symbols representing love and lust.
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix
Located in SOMIS, CA
Rustic, all original door feature multiple auspicious symbols such as flowers for beauty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Chinese ink rubbing of cranes, mounted as a scroll.
Located in New York, NY
shu. Song he tu (Cranes and Pine trees)-- cranes and pine trees have long been Chinese symbols of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Pair of Light Blue Chinese Porcelain Bowls with Shou Symbols
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
These bowls are made of porcelain but suggest they are made of lacquer. This is called Trompe L'oeuil or deceiving the eyes which was common in paintings and production of works of a...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

A.Jeschel Moonstone necklace with Chinese Zodiac symbols
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind This is a Vintage carved bone Chinese zodiac necklace. Hand-painted 12-month of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Patina Gardens Collection R0132
Located in Atlanta, GA
imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver, Foil

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bent Elm Chairs with “Shou” Longevity Symbol
Located in South Newfane, VT
These Classic red lacquer bent elm Chinese chairs are simple yet powerful. With curved arms and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Jiang Golden Brozne Zebra Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Art
By Tiefeng Jiang
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, layering Chinese symbols drawn from ancient folklore and local customs with a modern style and abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Green Jade, Chinese Pendant, Concave with Symbols in 14 Karat Gold, Midcentury
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
. Chinese, good luck symbols are center made of 14 karat yellow gold. Pendant loop, 4 millimeter GIA
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Face, 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
echoing the famed ancient Chinese symbol of the Yin and Yang. As polar opposites, the sun is depicted with
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1970s Modern Mixed Media

Lucky Cat Pendant in 18k Gold
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
. The pendant has a secret locket door at the back with a cut out "Fu" Chinese symbol - meaning "Luck
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Hong Kong Gold Cherry Blossom Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress and Coat
Located in Houston, TX
stitched designs of Chinese symbols. Breast pocket is accented with a zig-zag folded ribbon trim. Simply
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1960s Hong Kong Dress and Coat Ensembles

Chinese, Black Onyx Pendant with Good Luck Symbols, 14 Karat Retro HK Hallmark
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 karat yellow gold, Chinese good-luck pendant with hallmark HK and 14 Kt. The Black onyx is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Bronze Chinese Dragon
Located in SOMIS, CA
The dragon is the most important symbol in Chinese culture. A sign used by the Emperors, it
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Estate Bouquet II - Contemporary Original on Paper of Vase of Flowers
Located in Columbus, OH
traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding power. In 1967, Tse's family
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Echo Earth II - Original Acrylic Abstract Landscape on Paper
Located in Columbus, OH
delicate imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Echo Earth I - Original Acrylic Abstract Landscape on Paper
Located in Columbus, OH
delicate imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Flow - Original abstract, rich soft colors on paper
Located in Columbus, OH
to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding power
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Collective Fondness II - Original Acrylic Landscape on Paper
Located in Columbus, OH
traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding power. In 1967, Tse's family
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Collective Fondness I - Original Acrylic Landscape on Paper
Located in Columbus, OH
traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding power. In 1967, Tse's family
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Streaming I - Original abstract on paper 2022
Located in Columbus, OH
imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Streaming II - Original Abstract on Paper 2022
Located in Columbus, OH
delicate imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Unveiling I - Original Abstract Painting on Paper
Located in Columbus, OH
imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Chinese Large Mirror Black Vase with Dragons
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
almost functions as a mirror. The dragons’ decoration in gold is applied over the glaze. In China, the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Porcelain Plate from China, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Porcelain plate from China for export. Decorated in blue and white, representing a river landscape
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Bronze Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in Sarasota, FL
in the archaistic style having symbols of Chinese motif.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bowl, Qianlong 1736-1795
Located in Lisbon, PT
with different types of Chinese mythological symbols* are displayed with beautiful floral motifs
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Powder Blue Large Deep Dish with Golden Dragons
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
’ decoration in gold is applied over the glaze. In China, the dragon is the symbol of the emperor, here
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidered Wedding Collar
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a fine example of Chinese embroidery and symbols used to adorn the bride in the Qing
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1890s Chinese Scarves

Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Bell Shape Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
decorated with Chinese characters and symbols. Each earring measures 1.85" long and is marked, Silver and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Dangle Earrings

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidered Wedding Collar
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a fine example of Chinese embroidery and symbols used to adorn the bride in the Qing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Clock with English Movement.
By William Barraud
Located in London, GB
, distinguished by their use of symbols relating to Chinese mythology and tradition. But there is no evidence of
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
important status symbol in ancient China. These animals were brought to China via the Silk Road and were
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Blanc de Chine Pagodas, Chinoiserie White Porcelain Object of Art, Set of Six
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
is often represented by a pagoda, a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage. One pair of hexagonal
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Dragon with Fire Ball
Located in SOMIS, CA
The Dragon is the most important symbol in Chinese culture. A sign used by the Emperors, it
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Located in Manchester, GB
, prayer beads, oogi (fan) and a yuan bao(ancient Chinese money, now a symbol of wealth) by his side. With
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Blanc de Chine Pagodas, Chinoiserie White Porcelain Object of Art, Pair
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
is often represented by a pagoda, a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage. One pair of square pagodas
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2010s Chinese Architectural Models

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Chinoiserie Planter with Double Happiness Motif
Located in Alpharetta, GA
traditional Chinese "Happiness" symbols in a pinkish/red color, surrounded by a blue swirling pattern. Add a
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Magnificent, Antique, Large, Gilt Bronze Buddha with Halo
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
WAN symbol in Chinese and MAN in Japanese. The word Swastika is derived from the Sanskrit and means
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Wood Sculpture of a Taoist Deity, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
knee, the right one is raised and holding a vial, a symbol very present Chinese iconography. If you
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Coffee Can Blue and White "Peony Bamboo" Bow Porcelain, circa 1754
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
the William Pether 1754 jug. The decoration is taken directly from Chinese examples, and was
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fortune Purple Jade Long Drop Earrings with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Chinese Character Symbol. The 'Fu Fuku Fortune Purple Jade Long Drop Earrings' are designed with our
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2010s Hong Kong Hoop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White diamonds Tiger Print Tubogas Bracelet and enamel in18kt yellow gold
Located in Valenza, IT
. The tiger is considered by the Chinese as a symbol of strength, bravery, toughness and military
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2010s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Burmese Amber Tiger Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Genuine Burmese Amber hand carved Tiger on the rock with the moon, Chinese Zodiac also symbol
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Guangdong Green Jade Buddha Pendant with Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Chinese Traditions. A symbol of peace, longevity and luck. Made out of Green Jadeite, with a solid 18K
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Red Tourmaline Dragon Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
? Historically, the Chinese dragon was associated with the Emperor of China and used as a symbol to represent
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Courage III - Purple Koi Stencil Art
By Jeremy Novy
Located in San Francisco, CA
symbols in Chinese art under communism. Koi traditionally symbolize the lessons and trials people often
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Wood Panel

Luck 1 - Street Koi Purple Art
By Jeremy Novy
Located in San Francisco, CA
symbols in Chinese art under communism. Koi traditionally symbolize the lessons and trials people often
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Wood Panel

Strength III - Blue Koi Street Art
By Jeremy Novy
Located in San Francisco, CA
symbols in Chinese art under communism. Koi traditionally symbolize the lessons and trials people often
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Wood Panel

Prosperity 4 - Koi Blue Stencil Art
By Jeremy Novy
Located in San Francisco, CA
symbols in Chinese art under communism. Koi traditionally symbolize the lessons and trials people often
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Wood Panel

Prosperity 2 - Koi Orange Stencil Art
By Jeremy Novy
Located in San Francisco, CA
symbols in Chinese art under communism. Koi traditionally symbolize the lessons and trials people often
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Wood Panel

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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.