Chinese Dragon Bookends
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese mythology described as having the head of a dragon, the body of a tiger, the scales of a fish, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl.
Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.
This is a medium sized jade green and brown soapstone hand carved a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese mythology thought to bring luck and happiness. Crouching upon lotus plinths, these q...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Silver Filagree Gold Washed & Enamel Bird Motif & Coral Pagoda Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Silver Filagree Gold Washed and Enamel Bird Motif and Coral Pagoda Box
China, circa 1900s, stamped 'Silver'
An exquisite Chinese Silver Filigree Gold Washed and Enamel Bird ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer.
Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone.
Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 in...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Cinnabar Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Mandarin Duck Lotus Jade 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Experience the allure of this Republic period snuff bottle, a vibrant piece that embodies the rich artistic tradition of the time. Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitati...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
H 2.21 in W 1.97 in D 1.03 in
Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Exceptional incense burner in finely chiseled patinated bronze. The barrel with a rotating decoration of birds and branches is supported by three shishis. Two other Fô lions serve as...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture.
Jade, probably 18th Century.
5 x 20 cm.
Good conditions
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Large Chinese Phoenix and Peony Blue and White Temple Jars Ginger Jars
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique pair of Chinese Kangxi style handmade lidded temple jars or ginger jars. These stunning jars are a nice large size with hand painted phoenix birds and peony flowers ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Chinese Glass Cherry Blossom Sculpture Potted in a Green Planter
Located in New York, NY
Chinese sculpture features pink glass translucent cherry blossoms and plums hanging from a lacquered tree, sprouted from a bed of faux white stones within a mottled green rectangular...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic, Porcelain, Glass
Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of A...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice highly decorative Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s ,some paint losses .
hand carved.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Japanese Arita porcelain dish with peony design, Japan Edo period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Arita porcelain dish with decoration of a shishi among peonies.
Apocryphal Chenghua mark on reverse.
Japan, 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Jade "Coiled Dragon" 18-Karat Gold Amulet Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand carved Jade Dragon and 18-karat gold jewelry
This is an authentic Chinese "coiled dragon” jade pendant expertly fashioned as a necklace with a contemporary 18-karat gold...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a pair of spectacular solid brass enameled bookends. The featured dragon
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage bookends made of wood and brass with a Chinese dragon design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Asian Chinese dragon brass bookends. The base is also of brass - the bookend
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of finely hand carved stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scene with dragon heads
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Soapstone
Pair Solid Brass Buddhist Guan Yin Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
Yin rising above and conquering menacing dragons. The bookends are solid and stable, providing strong
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20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Brass
Chinese Zodiac Porcelain Head Sculptures
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Chinese zodiac porcelain head sculpture set is made to resemble the animals of the Chinese
Category
2010s Dutch Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Zodiac Porcelain Head Sculptures
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Chinese zodiac porcelain head sculpture set is made to resemble the animals of the Chinese
Category
2010s Dutch Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bookends with Two Carps Made of Marble, Antimony and Wood France 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
path and overcome adversity. A Chinese legend tells that a carp went up the Yellow River to the Dragon
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Vintage 1930s French Nautical Objects
H 7.68 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Chinese Kneeling Bronze and Gilt Elephants
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb pair of early 20th century Chinese kneeling bronze & gilt elephants in traditional dress
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Enamel Brass Bookends
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is an exceptional example of Chinese enamel.
The artwork is of a water dragon pursuing a
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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- What does a Chinese dragon mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
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