Why Collect Ancient Chinese Artifacts?
Authentic artifacts from China’s ancient dynasties, valued for their craftsmanship and cultural significance, offering collectors a direct connection to imperial history.
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Large Han Dynasty | Painted Terracotta Foot Soldier Figure | Circa 206 BCE–220 CE

Large Han Dynasty | Painted Terracotta Foot Soldier Figure | Circa 206 BCE–220 CE
- Regular price
- $3,500.00
- Sale price
- $3,500.00
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Large Chinese Polychrome Temple Figure Head with Export Seal | Circa 19th–Early 20th Century

Large Chinese Polychrome Temple Figure Head with Export Seal | Circa 19th–Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $3,000.00
- Sale price
- $3,000.00
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Northern Wei Dynasty | Court Attendant Figure with Traces of Polychrome Pigment | Circa 386–535 CE

Northern Wei Dynasty | Court Attendant Figure with Traces of Polychrome Pigment | Circa 386–535 CE
- Regular price
- $2,500.00
- Sale price
- $2,500.00
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Large Chinese Carved Court Figure with Painted Robes | Temple Guardian Sculpture | Circa 18th–19th Century

Large Chinese Carved Court Figure with Painted Robes | Temple Guardian Sculpture | Circa 18th–19th Century
- Regular price
- $2,500.00
- Sale price
- $2,500.00
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Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Buddhist Terracotta Brick with Seated Buddha Relief | Circa 386–534 CE

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Buddhist Terracotta Brick with Seated Buddha Relief | Circa 386–534 CE
- Regular price
- $2,000.00
- Sale price
- $2,000.00
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Ming Dynasty Relief Brick | Noblewoman Playing Instrument with Attendants | 1368–1644 CE

Ming Dynasty Relief Brick | Noblewoman Playing Instrument with Attendants | 1368–1644 CE
- Regular price
- $2,000.00
- Sale price
- $2,000.00
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Ancient Chinese Bronze Chariot Fittings | Warring States to Han Dynasty | 475 BCE – 220 CE

Ancient Chinese Bronze Chariot Fittings | Warring States to Han Dynasty | 475 BCE – 220 CE
- Regular price
- $2,000.00
- Sale price
- $2,000.00
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Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha in Meditation Pose | Circa 16th–17th Century

Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha in Meditation Pose | Circa 16th–17th Century
- Regular price
- $1,500.00
- Sale price
- $1,500.00
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Qing Dynasty | Bronze Censer | Twin Elephants & Vajra Finial | 18th Century

Qing Dynasty | Bronze Censer | Twin Elephants & Vajra Finial | 18th Century
- Regular price
- $1,200.00
- Sale price
- $1,200.00
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Chinese Carved Head of a Buddhist Arhat | Antique Temple Sculpture on Display Stand | Circa 18th–19th Century

Chinese Carved Head of a Buddhist Arhat | Antique Temple Sculpture on Display Stand | Circa 18th–19th Century
- Regular price
- $1,000.00
- Sale price
- $1,000.00
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Mythical Dragon-Beast Bronze Censer | Chinese | Qing Dynasty | 18th Century

Mythical Dragon-Beast Bronze Censer | Chinese | Qing Dynasty | 18th Century
- Regular price
- $1,000.00
- Sale price
- $1,000.00
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Chinese Wooden Sculpture | Wei Tuo Pusa | Early 19th Century

Chinese Wooden Sculpture | Wei Tuo Pusa | Early 19th Century
- Regular price
- $1,000.00
- Sale price
- $1,000.00
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Tang Dynasty Terracotta Court Musician | Female Figure with Pan Flute & Traces of Pigment | 7th–9th Century

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Court Musician | Female Figure with Pan Flute & Traces of Pigment | 7th–9th Century
- Regular price
- $1,000.00
- Sale price
- $1,000.00
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Ancient Chinese | Bronze Oil Lamp | Han Dynasty | Circa 206 BCE – 220 CE

Ancient Chinese | Bronze Oil Lamp | Han Dynasty | Circa 206 BCE – 220 CE
- Regular price
- $1,000.00
- Sale price
- $1,000.00
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Ancient Chinese | Bronze Mirror | Han Dynasty | Circa 206 BCE – 220 CE

Ancient Chinese | Bronze Mirror | Han Dynasty | Circa 206 BCE – 220 CE
- Regular price
- $1,000.00
- Sale price
- $1,000.00
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Shang–Zhou Dynasty Bronze Jar | Four-Handled Ritual Vessel with Lid | Circa 1600–256 BCE

Shang–Zhou Dynasty Bronze Jar | Four-Handled Ritual Vessel with Lid | Circa 1600–256 BCE
- Regular price
- $950.00
- Sale price
- $950.00
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Tang Dynasty Terracotta Female Attendant | Traces of Original Pigment | China | Circa 618–907 CE

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Female Attendant | Traces of Original Pigment | China | Circa 618–907 CE
- Regular price
- $750.00
- Sale price
- $750.00
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Yunnan Tribal Crossbow | Nu Ethnic Minority Weapon in Mulberry Wood and Bone | Circa 1880–1920 CE

Yunnan Tribal Crossbow | Nu Ethnic Minority Weapon in Mulberry Wood and Bone | Circa 1880–1920 CE
- Regular price
- $750.00
- Sale price
- $750.00
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Ancient Chinese | Terracotta Dancing Court Lady | 7th–10th Century CE

Ancient Chinese | Terracotta Dancing Court Lady | 7th–10th Century CE
- Regular price
- $750.00
- Sale price
- $750.00
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Chinese Eight Banner Spear | Iron Blade with Natural Wood Shaft | Qing Dynasty | 18th Century

Chinese Eight Banner Spear | Iron Blade with Natural Wood Shaft | Qing Dynasty | 18th Century
- Regular price
- $650.00
- Sale price
- $650.00
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Chinese Glazed Ceramic Figure of the Laughing Monk | Antique Folk Religious Sculpture | Circa 1880–1930

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Figure of the Laughing Monk | Antique Folk Religious Sculpture | Circa 1880–1930
- Regular price
- $600.00
- Sale price
- $600.00
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Chinese Earthenware Standing Attendant Figure in Tang Style | Circa 1870–1930

Chinese Earthenware Standing Attendant Figure in Tang Style | Circa 1870–1930
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $500.00
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Pair of Antique Chinese Silver Hanging Ornaments with Decorative Beads | Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Silver Hanging Ornaments with Decorative Beads | Late 19th – Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $500.00
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Late Qing | Chinese Fangyi | Lidded Ritual Vessel with Taotie Masks | Circa 1880–1930

Late Qing | Chinese Fangyi | Lidded Ritual Vessel with Taotie Masks | Circa 1880–1930
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $500.00
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Qing Dynasty Temple Carving | Hand-Carved Wooden Qilin with Traces of Polychrome | 18th–19th Century

Qing Dynasty Temple Carving | Hand-Carved Wooden Qilin with Traces of Polychrome | 18th–19th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $500.00
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Song Dynasty Terracotta Wine Pot | Shipwreck Artifact from Balabac Island | Circa 960–1279 CE

Song Dynasty Terracotta Wine Pot | Shipwreck Artifact from Balabac Island | Circa 960–1279 CE
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $500.00
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Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Vessel | Circa 206 B.C. - 220 A.D.

Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Vessel | Circa 206 B.C. - 220 A.D.
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Portable Buddhist Shrine | Circa 18th-19th Century

Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Portable Buddhist Shrine | Circa 18th-19th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Antique Chinese Bronze Mirror | Tang Dynasty Style Relief Design

Antique Chinese Bronze Mirror | Tang Dynasty Style Relief Design
- Regular price
- $400.00
- Sale price
- $400.00
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Chinese Inscribed Fragment | Auspicious Character Panel | Circa Ming–Qing Period (14th–19th Century)

Chinese Inscribed Fragment | Auspicious Character Panel | Circa Ming–Qing Period (14th–19th Century)
- Regular price
- $350.00
- Sale price
- $350.00
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Chinese Carved Bone Clam-Shell Miniature | Scholar’s Desk Object | Circa 1900

Chinese Carved Bone Clam-Shell Miniature | Scholar’s Desk Object | Circa 1900
- Regular price
- $350.00
- Sale price
- $350.00
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Antique Chinese | “Devil’s Work” Puzzle Ball | Multi-Sphere Carving | 19th–20th Century

Antique Chinese | “Devil’s Work” Puzzle Ball | Multi-Sphere Carving | 19th–20th Century
- Regular price
- $350.00
- Sale price
- $350.00
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Antique Carved Laughing Buddha Figure on Wooden Stand | Circa Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Antique Carved Laughing Buddha Figure on Wooden Stand | Circa Late 19th–Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $325.00
- Sale price
- $325.00
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Pair of Chinese Bronze Hand Mirrors | Qing Dynasty | Circa 1644–1912

Pair of Chinese Bronze Hand Mirrors | Qing Dynasty | Circa 1644–1912
- Regular price
- $300.00
- Sale price
- $300.00
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Intricately Carved | Chinese Boxwood Incense Holder | Circa Late 19th Century

Intricately Carved | Chinese Boxwood Incense Holder | Circa Late 19th Century
- Regular price
- $300.00
- Sale price
- $300.00
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Antique Chinese | Temple Candle Holder | Late Qing Dynasty | Circa 1850–1911

Antique Chinese | Temple Candle Holder | Late Qing Dynasty | Circa 1850–1911
- Regular price
- $300.00
- Sale price
- $300.00
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Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Sculpture | Daoist Immortal with Attendants | Circa 1880–1910

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Sculpture | Daoist Immortal with Attendants | Circa 1880–1910
- Regular price
- $250.00
- Sale price
- $250.00
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Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Brush Tray | Pewter/Lead-Tin Alloy with Daoist Immortals & Cloud Motifs | 18th–Early 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Brush Tray | Pewter/Lead-Tin Alloy with Daoist Immortals & Cloud Motifs | 18th–Early 19th Century
- Regular price
- $225.00
- Sale price
- $225.00
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Chinese Bronze Dragon Incense Holder | Carved Hardwood Base | Late Qing–Republic Era | Circa 1900–1930

Chinese Bronze Dragon Incense Holder | Carved Hardwood Base | Late Qing–Republic Era | Circa 1900–1930
- Regular price
- $200.00
- Sale price
- $200.00
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Miniature Buddhist Sculpture | Meditative Stone Figure | 20th Century

Miniature Buddhist Sculpture | Meditative Stone Figure | 20th Century
- Regular price
- $150.00
- Sale price
- $150.00
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Insights into Ancient Chinese Artifacts
What kinds of ancient Chinese artifacts are included in this collection?
The collection features a wide variety of ancient Chinese artifacts, including ceramic pottery, ceremonial bronze vessels, and jade carvings. Collectors can also find sculptural works and stone devotional fragments, such as Buddhist figures, temple carvings, and other objects reflecting the artistic traditions of historical Chinese dynasties.
Which historical periods do these relics represent?
The inventory spans a broad timeline of history, ranging from ancient archaeological finds to the refined imperial eras. Significant artistic periods represented include Han dynasty art, Ming dynasty art, and Qing dynasty art. Each piece is selected to highlight the cultural achievements of its original dynasty.
How is the authenticity of the ancient Chinese artifacts verified?
Authenticity is evaluated through material analysis, craftsmanship, stylistic comparison, and provenance research. Specialists examine construction techniques, surface wear, and artistic features consistent with historical Chinese dynasties. When appropriate, scientific imaging and analysis may be used to study materials and internal structure. Each artifact also undergoes curatorial review, where experts compare the object with documented historical examples to confirm its cultural origin and authenticity.
Are these artifacts, such as Chinese dragon sculpture, suitable for home display?
Many artifacts, including dragon sculptures, terracotta figures, and other decorative objects, are mounted on professional, custom-made display stands. These supports provide stability for heavy stone carvings and fragile ceramic pieces, allowing them to be safely displayed as striking centerpieces in a gallery or private home while helping protect the object.
How are heavy stone or fragile ceramic items shipped globally?
Relic & Rarity provides worldwide shipping for all artifacts. Heavy stone pieces and fragile ceramics are carefully packaged using museum-grade materials, including specialized wooden crates and shock-absorbing supports, designed to protect the object during transit. This professional packaging minimizes movement and impact, helping ensure that delicate ceramic vessels, porcelain works, and stone carvings arrive safely.
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