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Why is porcelain called china?
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The explanation for why porcelain is called china comes down to the origins of the material. Chinese artisans were responsible for first developing porcelain and introduced it to Europe in the 17th century. As a result, many people refer to pieces produced out of the material as "china." Find a wide range of porcelain tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Botanical Jewel: Rare Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen
Origin: Meissen, Germany Period: Marcolini Era (Late 18th Century, c. 1774–1814) Material: Hard-Paste Porcelai...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Porcelain Constantinople 6 Plate
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent porcelain plate was designed by Vito Nesta and inspired by the Ottoman empire and its capital. It is part of a limited series of six plates that can be mismatched ob...
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2010s Italian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$105 / item
Japanese Meiji Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger, Decorative Dish or Bowl
A beautiful example of Japanese Meiji-style cloisonné craftsmanship, this finely det...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France.
An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
$656 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Small Plates
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Small Plates. This set of fine porcelain china is decorated in three firings. The first firing in light and dark under glaze cobalt blue...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese White Glazed Wang Bin Rong Brush Pot
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Chinese white glaze porcelain brush pot of cylindrical shape finely moulded in relief with duelling dragons above waves with leaping fish and other moulded decorat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
