The Chinese Vase
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Prehistoric Jars
Earthenware
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Jars
Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Vases
Porcelain
Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Celadon
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Iron
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Iron
20th Century Hungarian Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Sterling Silver
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Centerpieces
Silver
20th Century Chinese Archaistic Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century Asian Candelabras
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm, Fir, Pine
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain, Paint
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Ceramic
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood
2010s Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serving Bowls
Other
2010s Symbolist Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.
- What is a Chinese brush?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A Chinese brush is an ink brush or paintbrush. It was invented in China around 3,000 B.C. and was predominantly used by Chinese calligraphy artists and later on by Japanese and Korean artists. Find Chinese brushes from different periods on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese gong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Chinese gong is a musical percussion instrument in the shape of a circular, flat metal disk. A gong is hit with a mallet to produce a range of sounds. In China, gongs are commonly made of bronze and have long been part of a variety of ceremonial functions. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Chinese gongs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What are Chinese bronzes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Chinese famille?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese famille is Chinese porcelain characterized by opaque rose colors, in shades of pink and carmine. The colors were introduced to Chinese potters around the time of the Kangxi reign by Western Jesuits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese famille pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Chinese cinnabar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese cinnabar is the art of carving lacquer. The lacquer is the sap that comes from a family of trees found in southern China. It is red in color, and was the base on which intricate designs were carved. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese cinnabar pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are Chinese figurines?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020
Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
- What is a Chinese screen?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.
- What is a Chinese scroll?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020A Chinese scroll is a painting or calligraphy painted on silk or rice paper that has been mounted onto a heavier paper or silk with wooden rollers at both ends. They can be rolled up for easy storage, and can be viewed hung on the wall, or unrolled along a long table.
- What is Chinese rosewood?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Chinese rosewood, known as hongmu (红木), is a general term used for a variety of tropical fine grained fragrant hardwoods of deep reddish brown color that is prized for furniture making.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to initially check if a vase is a Tiffany vase. Check the base of a vase for a mark or initials from the maker. The iridescent quality of Tiffany glass is crafted into the glass, rather than sprayed or painted on, so any marks where the iridescence has rubbed off would indicate that a vase is not an authentic Tiffany piece. To be sure if a vase is a Tiffany vase, it is best to have a professional evaluate it. Shop a range of expertly vetted Tiffany vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a Galle vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French artist Emile Galle was well known for his glasswork, especially his Galle vases. These vases featured swirling colors with flowers or leaves as an accent. Galle was born in 1846 and died in 1904, and his works are considered to be a significant influence in the Art Nouveau movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What are cinnabar vases?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cinnabar vase is a vessel with an open top made out of lacquer in a dark reddish-orange color. Most cinnabar vases come from China and Japan and show off intricate carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of cinnabar vases.
- What is a bubble vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bubble vase is a vessel with an open top and a curvy body. Depending on the design, a bubble vase may have a simple round shape or a more complex silhouette with two or more round sections stacked one atop the other. Most bubble vases are glass, and people frequently use them to hold fresh, silk or dried flowers. Find a variety of bubble vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a Kutani vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Kutani vase is Japanese-style porcelain created in the former Kutani region. The porcelain pieces will have a “Kutani” mark combined with “Nihon” (Japan). On 1stDibs, find a collection of Kutani porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Nippon vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Nippon vase refers to a ceramic vase stamped with “Nippon”. In 1891, the USA forbade items that weren’t plainly marked or stamped, so Japan began stamping its porcelain exports with “Nippon”, which translates to “Japan”. You’ll find a variety of Nippon ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a porcelain vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a baluster vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A baluster vase is a decorative vase that is shaped in the form of a vertical molded shaft or square. It is generally made of porcelain or other ceramic material. Shop a range of antique and vintage baluster vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a face vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A face vase is a type of decorative object with an open top and a design that resembles a human face. In some cases, the facial features extend outwards from the vase. Other pieces feature carved, engraved or painted faces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of face vases.








