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How do you clean Chinese figurines?

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How do you clean Chinese figurines?

Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.

Lotus Gallery
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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Whimsical Chinese Figurine Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Chinese figurine Midcentury ceramic lamp with original pagoda-shaped lampshade.
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Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Bamboo, Hardwood

Pair Antique Carved Chinese Figurines Hardwood China
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous pair of carved antique Chinese figurines - Very detailed carving out of the hardwood on
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Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Hardwood

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
1950s Chinese figurine salt and pepper holder by Richard Rohac. Designed and executed in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac around 1950s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Green Glazed 'Bear' Lamp Stand, 25 - 220 AD, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and enigmatic Chinese green glazed pottery 'bear' lamp stand, Eastern Han Dynasty (25 - 220 AD), China. The tall lamp stand modeled as a column with a wide hemispherical ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A darling and charming small Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The small incense burner, koro, set on three tall and splayed legs with pawe...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Flower Vase, Edo to Meiji Period, circa 1860, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese cast and carved patinated bronze trumpet mouth vase for flower displays, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, circa 1860, Japan. The tall and elegant bronze fl...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A vibrant Japanese turquoise ground and silver wire cloisonne vase, now mounted as a lamp, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The tall vase of elegant rouleau shape, with a straight n...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Brass, Copper

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Satsuma incense burner, koro, with phoenix and brocade designs and a silver lid, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The cens...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
By Satsuma
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The vase of elegant baluster form, with a slightly flared foot, slender body...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood

Worcester Porcelain "Dragons in Compartments" Heart Shaped Dish, early 19th c
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and colorful English Chamberlains Worcester "Dragons in Compartments" heart or ruyi shaped enameled soft paste porcelain dish, early 19th century, circa 1810, Worcester, Englan...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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