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Rare Pair Of Chinese Blue And White Export Tureens
Located in Wilton, CT
Composed of Undertray, Unusual Square Strap Handled Cover with Strap Side Handles on Cut-Corner Rectangular Bowl. Overall Blue and White Decoration in Nanking Landscape Motif of Ho...
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Rare Qing Dynasty Chinese Silk Panel, Flowers Birds, Decorative Art, Fabric
Located in Totnes, GB
Exquisite large Chinese silk panel dating to the late Qing dynasty. With a profusion of brightly
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Silk

Rare Pair and Fine Antique Chinese Export Armorial Plates, circa 1810
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese export Chia Ch'ing period famille rose canton armorial and landscape pattern plates
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Rare Six Chinese Blue and White Poem Dishes, 18th Century
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Rare six Chinese blue and white poem dishes 18th century. Six very rare dishes with beautiful poems
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18th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export
Located in Madrid, ES
Very rare set of five Chinese porcelaine tiles for export. Decorated with flowers and arabesques
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Walnut Low Scroll Kang Table
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
rare find. The kang is typically the centre of the house in the colder parts of Northern China. It is
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of Crested Scallop-Shaped Chinese Export Silver Butter Dishes
Located in New York, NY
note are the exquisitely detailed shell form feet. Chinese Export for the English Market, circa 1815.
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1810s Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Silver

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
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18th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Elm

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set
Located in Paris, FR
The quadrilobe shaped fondue set, with two handles on the sides and resting on four small lingzhi-shaped feet. The inside with five removable cylindrical compartments with their lids...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter, Metal

Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hong Merchant Figure
Located in Paris, FR
The Hong merchant seated on a Chinese style armchair, the different parts of the body articulated
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Clay, Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper

Very Rare and Large Chinese Famille Verte Bowl, Late 19th Century
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Very rare and large Chinese famille verte bowl, late 19th century. A very rare bowl in famille
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Coffer with Phoenix Patterns
Located in Paris, FR
The coffer with an ocher yellow lacquered ground, engraved with phoenix, birds flyng among the clouds, foliage and flowers. The decoration also with keyfrets and stylized kui dragons...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lotus Blossom Lamps
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare pair of black 19th century Chinese lotus blossom and crane design lamps. These lamps have
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19th Century Chinese Other Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Rare Set of Nine Chinese Export Wallpapers on Paper, circa 1750
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare and complete set of nine Chinese export rolls of wallpaper, painted in Canton around
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Paper

Rare and Large 17th Century or earlier Chinese Carved and Decorated Buddha
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
Of superb quality, this rare and large carved Buddha retains the original decoration. It is Chinese
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17th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Paint, Wood

Rare 18th Century Rendition of a Chinese Scholars/Immortals Walking Staff
Located in Fort mill, SC
An extremely rare and significant piece of Chinese decorative arts history, this stylized wise mans
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rare Antique China

Materials

Giltwood, Bog Wood, Lacquer

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
Chinese Buddhist art with the support of the Tuoba emperors who were devout Buddhists. One of the central
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Limestone

Rare Large Chinese Screen, Room Divider, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Red Lacquer
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This monumental Chinese screen comes from an important Shanxi Province Estate. Originally, this
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19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Wood

Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This antique Shanxi black lacquer cabinet with gilt paint comes in a rare small size. A
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Elm

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
Chinese Buddhist art with the support of the Tuoba emperors who were devout Buddhists. One of the central
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Low-Back Armchairs in Rare Zhazhen Wood
Located in Central, HK
. Zhazhen wood, a type of rare hardwood only found in Zhejiang, China.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chinese Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare large Chinese elmwood center table. Square shape with shaped legs and feet.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Opposing Chinese Vases with Gods Motif
Located in Milton, DE
This a rare pair of opposing Chinese vases with gods motif. Late 19th century attribution. Good
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1860s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Rare Antique China

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Antique Chinese Hsien Feng Period Carved Lacquer Chairs; circa 1865
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Hsien Feng period carved Hua-Li wood, scarlet lacquer and parcel-gilt chairs; the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

RARE ancestral Shrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
very rare, finely detailed ancestral shrine that once held small name plaques of past ancestors of
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Chinese blue and white plates decorated with warriors, China Kangxi period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
. Zero defects, plates in rare perfect condition. China, late 17th century.
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17th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese ancestral shrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Rare antique Chinese ancestral Shrine from Northern China, Shanxi region. Echoing architectural
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Rare E J D Bodley Relief 24 Moulded Pieces Bone China Dessert Service
By Bodley Sons
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and rare E J D Bodley relief moulded bone China dessert service, Circa 1880
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Late 19th Century British Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Scarlet Lacquer Table
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare mid-19th century Chinese export red lacquer and gilt table. Canton, China, circa
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Lacquer

A Very Rare Mid-18th Century Huanghuali Wood Chinese Desk in the English Taste
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Mid-18th Century Huanghuali Wood Chinese Desk in the English Taste In Huang Hua Li
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Mid-18th Century Rare Antique China

Chinese Export Porcelain Pineberry Finial Teapot
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare and eccentric Chinese export porcelain teapot with a white 'hybrid' strawberry or raspberry
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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Red Coral, China
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare coral from China. Two characters on a flower bridge.   
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Late 19th Century Chinese Napoleon III Rare Antique China

Materials

Coral

Nineteenth China Trade Grecian Sofa
Located in Kensington, MD
A fine and rare Early Nineteenth Century China Trade hard wood Grecian Style sofa circa 1800
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19th Century Chinese Classical Greek Rare Antique China

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Anglo-Chinese Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Anglo-Chinese Huan Li "Yorkshire" armchairs, made after the English pattern, each
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Wood

Beam, Chinese Carved Temple, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
Rare and unusual carved Chinese beam from a temple in Hangzhou, China, circa 1800. Of roughly
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Early 1800s Chinese Other Rare Antique China

Materials

Elm

Rare Antique Jade Chop with Dragon
Located in SOMIS, CA
A 19th century jade chop featuring a Primitive dragon pursuing a pair of Lin Zhi, the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Jade

Chinese Scholars’ Coconut Shell Incense Tray
Located in New York, NY
. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut rare wood tray made for
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19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Coconut

Fine and Rare Large Daoguang Brushwasher
Located in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
A large deep blue brushwasher painted with gold insects. Hand painted and high quality. Seal marked Daoguang and of the period.
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Beam Chinese Carved Temple Beam, Circa 1800
Located in London, GB
Rare and unusual carved Chinese beam from a temple in Hangzhou China, circa 1800. Of roughly
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Early 1800s Chinese Other Rare Antique China

Materials

Elm

Rare Pair of Sancai Glazed Camels
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Rare pair of sancai glazed camels, Tang Dynasty, very unusual yellow color glaze, Luoyang, Henan
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Rare Antique China

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
This wonderful basket is a rare find from China's southern water village Ning Bo. Refined carvings
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Iron

Rare Heavy Lacquer Hat Box, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A rare, heavily lacquered and gracefully shaped hat box from Shanxi Province, circa 1800. BX462.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Lacquer

Pair Of Massive !8th C. Chinese Cabinets
Located in US
Rare Pair Of Monumental Chinese Cupboards. Two Open Shelves With Pair Of Drawers In Lower Section
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Silver Cocktail Shaker by Hung Chong
By Hung Chong Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and important Chinese export silver cocktail shaker by Hung Chong, Canton or Shanghai. The
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Silver

Chinese blue and white vase, electrified
Located in New York, NY
A rare form of Chinese blue and white vase with handles Ca 1880, electrified, custom silk shade
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Qing Dynasty Armorial Lacquer and Gilt Framed Panel
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare and superbly decorative Chinese export black lacquer panel, exquisitely gilt
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1810s Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Outstanding Painted Coffee Table with C19th Antique Chinese Screen
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
Offered for sale is this very rare and outstanding hand-painted Chinese screen, which has been
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rare Tang Period Carved Marble Seated Buddha
Located in Mosman Park, AU
A rare 7th-9th century Chinese Tang dynasty carved marble seated Buddha. The robed Buddha seated in
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Rare Antique China

Materials

Stone

18th Century Kangxi Chinese Imari Export 14 Inch Diameter Punch Bowl
Located in Valrico, FL
Very Rare Large Chinese Imari Punch Bowl 14 Inches in Diameter 6 1/2 inches in height Circa 1740
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1740s Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Tole Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very rare and finely detailed Tole Chinese Figure as lamp, late 19th century European. (Shade is
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19th Century European Rare Antique China

Materials

Tôle

Rare Set of Yellow Peking Glass
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A rare set of Late 19th / early 20th century deeply carved and translucent Chinese Peking glass set
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Chinese Chippendale Etagere
Located in Asheville, NC
Rare and Fine Chinese Chippendale etagere, 18th century, surmounted by a pagoda structure, pierced
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19th Century English Rare Antique China

Materials

Mahogany

Massive Imperial Style Palatial Yellow Chinese Porcelain Vases 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century rare fine complementary pair of Chinese imperial yellow porcelain palatial size vases
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Qian Long Period Honor Screen, 18th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is very rare, unusual screen from China An Hui Province. The eight-panel screen depicts a long
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1750s Chinese Qing Rare Antique China

Materials

Wood

Rare antique blue and white double happiness vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely blue and white antique vase with a rare pattern accompanying the traditional double
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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Prancing Horse Sculpture, Early Tang Dynasty
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Rare prancing horse, early Tang Dynasty, Luoyang, Henan Prov. 618 AD-907 AD. Very animated with
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Rare Antique China

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Ruyi Chairs, Guangxu Period
Located in Porto, PT
A fine and rare pair of Chinese huanguali wood armchairs dating from Guangxu period, very well
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Early 1900s Chinese Rare Antique China

Materials

Hardwood

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Rare Antique China For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare antique China for your home. A rare antique China — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the rare antique China you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A rare antique China is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare antique China over the years, but those crafted by Wang Hing Co., Minton and Mason's Ironstone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Antique China?

A rare antique China can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,918, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $466,692.
Questions About Rare Antique China
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.