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Chelsea Red Anchor Porcelain Dish Mid-18th Century England 1752-1756
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
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Soft paste originated in the attempts by European potters to replicate hard paste Chinese porcelain
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
$7,895 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Samson Porcelain Armorial Cup and Saucer in Chinese Taste, Paris Circa 1870
By Edmé Samson
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good fluted porcelain armorial tea cup and saucer in the Chinese taste with an
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
28.2 CM Kangxi Blood and Milk Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Lizas on Boat
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of blue-and-white Kangxi porcelain of C. 1700.
Country of origin: China
Period: Kangxi period, ca
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,801 Sale Price
72% Off
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vases Mounted as Lamps, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Lime green ground, with delicately enameled all-over with scrolling flowers.
Height of vase is 20".
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Armorial Plates, Arms of Van Gellicum, Kangxi
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain early armorial plates,
Arms of Van Gellicum, Dutch Market,
Kangxi
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Bowls
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$572 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Porcelain large Plate or Dish Celadon Famille Rose hand painted, Ca 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese Export, (Canton) large porcelain plate or dish, all hand painted with a
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set 5 of Top Level Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Imari Crab dinner plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a floral landscape scene, also with two CRABS in Blue and Red.
In Chinese culture, crabs are
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,249 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase Sapphire Blue 6 Char Mark, Late 19thC Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful, highly decorative Tall Chinese bottle vase with a monochrome or single
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 16th C Ming Jiajing Stemcup Chinese Porcelain Blue and white in Tibet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely stemcup with wrapping.
Dating: Jiajing, 16th century.
Condition:
Size: DiameterxHeight
Condition
Rimfritting, 3 hairlines. Size 13 x 10.5cm
Period
16t...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Lime Green Ground Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Lamps, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Delicately enameled all over with scrolling flowers.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
The bronze Caldwell mounts circa 1900.
Measures: height of vase 14".
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Statues China 1940/50 He-He Twins Marked on Base Chinese Porcelain Proc/Minguo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated pair of statues
He-he Heavenly twins
The Heavenly twins are shown as two boys carrying a box and a lotus which symbolizes a wish for peace: 'hé' ? (box)...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,244 Sale Price
20% Off
#2 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi/Yongzheng Blue White Set Dinner Pl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 2 dishes
Flower scene with dragonfly also.
Condition
Both with some frits, 1 dish with a hairline. Size 23x2.5CM DiameterxHeight
Period
18th century ...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$247 Sale Price
77% Off
#5 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Blue White Set Dinner Plates Pagode
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 5 dishes in imari palette, Kangxi Period.
Flower scene.
Condition
2 dishes with some fritting to rim, 3 dishes perfect. Size 22.7x2.6CM DiameterxHeig...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,428 Sale Price
56% Off
#5 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Blue White Set Dinner Plates Pagode
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 4 dishes. These were used for usage but also redecoration of houses in the Netherlands.
Floral scene.
Similar dishes are well documented in the Liter...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tea Set Chinese Porcelain Dish Cornelis Pronk ‘Dame Au Parasol’ Pattern, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish and Cup after the ‘Dame Au Parasol’ design by Cornelis Pronk
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Blue White Dinner Plates 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century
China Dynasty Period
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$816 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Chinese porcelain painters, which featured pomegranates unfamiliar in Saxony, the plates and bowls
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar With Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese. Bronze dore mounted porcelain cup with gilt brass top, having a hand painted figural court
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and handpainting.
Additional
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
different.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Region of
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,242 Sale Price / set
20% Off
#8 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Qing Period Imari Kangxi Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 8 dishes in Imari palette with a lovely and high quality landscape scene
Condition
1 dish with chip and hairline, rest of dishes with some frits/sm...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,021 Sale Price
20% Off
#8 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Qing Period Imari Kangxi Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 8 dishes in Imari palette with a lovely and high quality landscape scene.
Condition
1 dish with a line, 1 dish with some chips, rest of dishes with...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,167 Sale Price
56% Off
#8 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Qing Period Imari Kangxi Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 8 dishes in Imari palette with a lovely and high quality landscape scene
Condition
1 dish with chip and hairline, rest of dishes with some frits/sm...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$7,468 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Antique Ca 1780-1800 Qianlong/Jiaqing Islamic Chinese Porcelain Bowl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An excellent and unusual set of 3 bowls for the Islamic market. Qianlong or Jiaqing in our opinion.
These bowls are all with a very nice and unusual decoration.
Condition
2 bowls ...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,824 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of two china porcelain pieces, made in Germany, in the mid 19th Century. All
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases with Dragon and Gods
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Song Dynasty porcelain olive green vases decorated with gods around the vase and
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Ko Akae Plate Chinese porcelain Wucai 17th C (1621-1627) Ming Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
is a style of decoration that originated in the Ming Dynasty in China, and was popular in Japan
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,845 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sanpo Sei and with a high quality landscape scene.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Arita
Color: Blue & White
Region of
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 5 Tea Bowls with Dish Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Offering you this antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Pottery
$1,598 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Imari Ducks, 17th/18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$270 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Qing Period Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Famille Rose Plate, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Asia
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China, South East Asia
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate in Blue and White Kangxi Period, 17/18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Region of Origin: China
Emperor
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$265 Sale Price
45% Off
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue White Set Dinner Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Kangxi (1661
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,175 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Plate Chinese Porcelain Coat of Arms of Lord Percy Clinton Sydney Smith
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese export porcelain polychrome and gilt decoration with Coat of Arms of Lord Percy Clinton
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$878 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Qing Period Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Famille Rose Plate, 18th/19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with Chinese Perenakan ancestry.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Pink Ginger Jar “Gemberpot”, Rose Family
By Chow
s Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary hand-painted Chinese porcelain ginger jar with lid, made during the reign of the
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,039 Sale Price
20% Off
#3 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C QIanlong Blue and White Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 3 dishes. These were used for redecoration in Holland.
floral scene and also anhua in the wall.
Condition
Dish 1 with hairline and small chip to outs...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,376 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Blue White Deep Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
scene.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Blue & White
Region of Origin
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,079 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 3 Antique Jiaqing or Qianlong Dishes Qing Chinese Porcelain, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century, 19th century Qing
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$668 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Qing Period Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Famille Rose Plate, 18/19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Estates. Often also with Chinese Perenakan ancestry.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue White Porridge Dinner Plates, 18th Cent
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
flowers.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Blue & White
Region of Origin
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,093 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. The favorite tree of Chinese painters. Pine trees rank above all other trees and epitomizes self
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$754 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Botanical Teapot Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
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This charming Chinese Export Porcelain Teapot Stand is a delightful vestige of the 18th-century
Category
1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Large Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Imari Dinner Plates, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Floral design in the border and part of central plate.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,781 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jiajing/Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Charger Floral Swatow Antique, 17 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very nice Blue and White Charger/Dish from the Jiajin/Wanli Period.
Dish on footring, decorated in underglaze blue. In the centre a circle containing a flying crane betwee...
Category
17th Century Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$955 Sale Price
20% Off
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese porcelain, the Meissen decorators created a similar motif that was nicknamed Blue Onion and began
Category
Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
.
Inspired by Chinese porcelain, the Meissen decorators created a similar motif that was nicknamed Blue Onion
Category
Late 19th Century German International Style Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
.
Inspired by Chinese porcelain, the Meissen decorators created a similar motif that was nicknamed Blue Onion
Category
Late 19th Century German International Style Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dish with Flower Basket
Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
beautifully painted dish is a quintessential example of the fine porcelain produced in China for the Western
Category
1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking
Region of Origin: China
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$438 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
what seems to be a grain stalk.
circa 1700, China.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Lamps of the Goddess Guanyin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mounted as lamps, each dressed in a white flowing robe holding a large lotus flower standing on decorative brass stands.
Category
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Chinese porcelain blue and white Ming charger
Blue and white ceramic deep dish.
Material
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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Antique Chinese Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique Chinese porcelain for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique Chinese porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique Chinese porcelain bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Meissen Porcelain, Minton and CANTON FAMILLE ROSE each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique Chinese porcelain that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Porcelain?
A piece of antique Chinese porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,195, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $284,221.
Questions About Antique Chinese Porcelain
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020
Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.
- What is Chinese porcelain called?2 Answers
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
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