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Qing Dynasty Garden Seat
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Qing Dynasty Garden Seat

19th century
Sold 5 September 2025 · Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
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Description

A Qing Dynasty, c.1880, pottery garden seat of an exceptionally pleasing glaze and colour.

In Chinese symbolism the ancient swastika motif represents the heart of Buddha, all happiness, the mind and infinity.

This decorative and useful stool would be equally at home in a garden, conservatory or living room.

SIZE: 19 inches tall

CONDITION: one small chip to a bottom angle (shown in photograph); one swastika motif has been broken and glued, glaze to the top slightly rubbed,

some chipping to foot of stool (can be seen in photograph).

PROVENANCE: With one family since c.1900.

Declaration

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool to the 1880s.

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Qingpot
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A Qing Dynasty, c.1880, pottery garden seat of an exceptionally pleasing glaze and colour.
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In Chinese symbolism the ancient swastika motif represents the heart of Buddha, all happiness, the mind and infinity.
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
fig 1. An octagonal turquoise-glazed ceramic garden stool featuring openwork geometric panels and a flat top.
fig 1. Qing Dynasty Garden Seat

This decorative and useful stool would be equally at home in a garden, conservatory or living room.

SIZE: 19 inches tall

CONDITION: one small chip to a bottom angle (shown in photograph); one swastika motif has been broken and glued, glaze to the top slightly rubbed,

some chipping to foot of stool (can be seen in photograph).

PROVENANCE: With one family since c.1900.

Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool to the 1880s.

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SA29960
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Qingpot
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
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Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.

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Archive I An octagonal turquoise-glazed ceramic garden stool featuring openwork geometric panels and a flat top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Qing Dynasty Garden Seat

Archive II An octagonal turquoise-glazed ceramic garden stool featuring openwork geometric panels and a flat top. View II
Archive III An octagonal turquoise-glazed ceramic garden stool featuring openwork geometric panels and a flat top. View III
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An octagonal turquoise-glazed ceramic garden stool featuring openwork geometric panels and a flat top.
Qing Dynasty garden seat
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An octagonal turquoise-glazed ceramic garden stool featuring openwork geometric panels and a flat top.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Traditional
  • MaterialCeramic, Porcelain
  • ColourTurquoise
  • MotifsHexagonal form, Geometric openwork panels, Monochrome glaze

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Chinese ceramic garden stools date back over a thousand years to the Song Dynasty, originally designed for outdoor seating in imperial gardens and courtyards before evolving into versatile indoor decorative items.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from high-fired clay or porcelain, shaped into barrel or geometric forms, and coated with vibrant mineral glazes before undergoing high-temperature kiln firing.

Authentication involves examining the glaze consistency, base wear, firing cracks, and stylistic markers characteristic of specific historical dynasties such as the Qing.

A ceramic garden stool functions effectively as a versatile accent piece, serving as an occasional side table, a plant stand, or extra seating in living rooms and bathrooms.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh abrasives, and protecting the piece from extreme frost if placed outdoors.
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