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What is the highest form of Chinese painting?
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One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
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"Literary Gathering" Chinese Scroll Painting, c. 1923
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely painted with delicate line work and a subdued color palette, this Chinese scroll painting is an Late 20th-century reproduction of a famous Tang-dynasty scroll.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
Chinese Scrolling Vines Mirror, c. 1850
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This 19th century framed mirror was carved by hand in northern China and likely hung on the wall of a Qing Dynasty home, perhaps in a lady’s sleeping quarters.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Softwood
Chinese Blue & White Scroll Pot with Deer & Crane
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Hand-painted in the blue-and-white manner, this porcelain Chinese scroll pot is brushed with whimsical scenes of a deer and crane beneath the branches of the parasol tree.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
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Porcelain
Chinese Lacquered Scroll Foot Bench, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese bench was a versatile seat in the Qing-dynasty home, whether placed beside the table for meals or pulled into the courtyard for hot summer nights.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
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Elm
Chinese Lacquered Scroll Foot Bench, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese bench was a versatile seat in the Qing-dynasty home, whether placed beside the table for meals or pulled into the courtyard for hot summer nights.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
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Elm
Low Chinese Waisted Scroll Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With no stretchers or spandrels, this petite Chinese table flows like a ribbon, rounding the bend to solid panel sides carved to resemble table legs.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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Wabi Sabi Bronze Puddle Mirror
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Embracing the spirit of wabi sabi, this wall-mounted mirror flows like serene pool of glass. Unobstructed by frame or mount, the bronze-toned puddle mirror complements any room with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
Milky White Glazed Cloud Garden Stool
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Sculptural and drenched in color, this ceramic garden seat reinvents the classic Chinese drum stool. Slip casted in low relief, the drum stool has sloping, concave sides and an allov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
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Ceramic
Jade Lacquer Chinese Dowry Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this tall lacquered cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine silks...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
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Elm
Blue Glazed Bamboo Pond Garden Stool
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Stools
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Ceramic
Black Slate Chinese Herdsman's Coffer, c. 1880s
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Sideboards
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Pine
Low Chinese Painted Table Stand, 19th Century
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Petite in scale and richly painted, this antique Chinese table stand brings charming texture to the modern home as a low pedestal or plant riser. The small chest has all the features...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Pedestals
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Elm
Milky White Prosperity Garden Stool
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This sculptural, ceramic garden seat reinvents the barrel shape of classic Chinese drum stools. Slip casted in low relief, a pattern of boss-head nails rings the top and bottom, imit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Stools
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