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19th Century Chinese Export Pierced Bowl and Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century Chinese Export pierced oval bowl and matching platter. Hand painted. No cracks. No
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain Vase, Early 20th Century, Blue and Orange Floral Design, 23 cm Diameter
This stunning Japanese
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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Jaune Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Canton style famille jaune porcelain vases
Chinese, Late 19th Century
Height
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Pale Crackle Glaze Plate, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Humble yet refined, this Chinese porcelain plate from the early 19th century is cloaked in a pale
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
c. 1860 Qing Dynasty Chinese Jar Form Brush Washer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Porcelain. Landscape decoration. Rim chips. Chinese government antiques shop wax seal. 2" h., 1 7/8" dia
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1860s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Miles Mason Small Dish Porcelain Boy at Door Pattern, circa 1805
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
chinoiserie pattern called "Boy at the Door". This pattern is a close copy of an original Chinese porcelain
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early Miles Mason Saucer Dish Porcelain Boy at Door Pattern, circa 1805
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a porcelain Saucer Dish or Bowl in the "Boy at the Door" pattern, made by Miles Mason
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted dragon motif. No cracks, chips or repairs.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Large Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl with Birds
Figures
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large hand painted Chinese Export Rose Medallion bowl with several interior floral and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Small Antique 18th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Tray or Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A small Chinese Export porcelain tray or dish.
Decorated in Famille Rose flowers and leafwork with
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and Delicate 18C Chinese Porcelain plate, high quality decoration.
Additional information
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$282 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 19th C Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style ormolu mounted chinese famille verte porcelain
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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Dating to 1st half of the 18th century
Amsterdams Bont
A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,139 Sale Price
39% Off
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18C Chinese Encre de Chine Porcelain Landscape Yongzheng Qianlong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this amazing Chinese porcelain dish from the Yongzheng / Qianlong
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl #2 with Birds
Figures
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large hand painted Chinese Export Rose Medallion bowl with several interior floral and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.
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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.
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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Vase, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. Mejii Period With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The vase is in good condition.
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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Reticulated Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export reticulated porcelain tray or platter.
In the Canton pattern
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Soup Plate Inspired by the Blue Family India Compagny, Mid 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and its durability. The import from China is
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1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Kangxi period small Dish Porcelain fine painted Blue
White, Circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese porcelain blue and white Dish from the Qing, Kangxi
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
19th century white porcelain bowl from the Qing Dynasty Era in China. Rust spots and firing
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Clay
One pair of Chinese Export for the English Market, one with old repair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of Chinese Export for the English Market, one with old repair,
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18th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$21,750
1920s Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
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1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$22,500
Antique 18th/19th C. Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Caddy with European Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain tea caddy.
Made for the European market.
Likely Qianlong
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Coffee Cup
Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain coffee cup & saucer.
In a puce or purple Rose Mandarin
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Porcelain Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf Pattern Tea Cup
Saucer
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain cup and saucer.
In the Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf pattern, mimicking the
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Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique France Porcelain Famille Rose Dishes Famille Verte French, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
/Yongzheng period Chinese porcelain pieces
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
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19th Century European Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$958 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Vase Decorated in Polychrome Enamels with Bronze Mount
Located in Brisbane, QLD
fine piece of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain with bronze mounts and in superb condition for its age
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Book (9) - Porcelain - Shibata Collection part 1 - 8 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese porcelain. The best reference collection on Japanese porcelain there is!
Condition: The set is in
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17th Century Edo Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose Medallion Reticulated Rim Plates, Set of 6
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Chinese Export or Canton porcelain plates in the Rose Medallion style, circa 1820
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18C Chinese Encre de Chine Tea Creamer Grisaille VILLAGE SCENE Qianlong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely chinese porcelain teapot in grisaille/encre de chine.
The pot has a
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,175 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates Circa 1750
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of Chinese export Famille Rose dessert plates with sprays of
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1750s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Porcelain Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Pattern Tea Cup
Saucer
By Copeland
Garrett Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain cup & saucer.
Attributed to Copeland Spode.
In the Pseudo
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Early 19th Century British Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 13 Chinese Export Famille Rose Mandarine Plates, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 13 Chinese Export Famille Rose Mandarine Plates, Late 18th Century
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Canton Porcelain Plate and Gilt Bronze Mount, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Canton porcelain plate mounted in chiseled and gilt bronze.
Central decor of an Asian scene
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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing Late 18th C.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese porcelain small Lidded Bottle or snuff Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Famille Verte Chinese Export Porcelain Plate with Hehe Twins and Lotus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain plate.
Decorated in a famille verte variant centered on a
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Famille Rose Celadon Chinoiserie POrcelain Covered Urns / Jars
Located in Tarry Town, NY
These exquisite late 19th century Chinese porcelain covered urns, crafted in the Famille Rose and
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Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Chinese Late Qing / Republic Period Porcelain Elephants
Located in Media, PA
This is a fine pair of Chinese porcelain elephants, dating from the late Qing to early Republic
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1920s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
A Very Large and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Chinese Imari Pattern Wine Coolers
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Chinese Imari Pattern Wine Coolers. Each of rounded
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1720s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Glaze Porcelain Double Dragon Fish Vases
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique Chinese porcelain Wucai glaze vases modeled with leaping dragon fish or
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Oriental Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Turquoise 19th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of late Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain vases, with a wonderful turquoise glaze and
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic Plate, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese ceramic plate, China 19th century, probably realized in the reign of Guangxu during the
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Lavender Ground Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
which is very unusual for Chinese porcelain. The bodies are decorated with Daoist symbols which are
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Chinese porcelain table lamps with court scenes.
Measurements:
Height of body
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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,800 / set
1900s Antique Chinese Rug - 11
8
X 9
2
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool
Pair of Famille Verte Style Vases with Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century China
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Famille Verte style vases with Ormolu Mounts, Early 20th Century China.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century/Qing Dinasty Glazed Hand-Painted Porcelain Man and Dog Figurine
Located in North Miami, FL
This 19th century chinese porcelain figurine depicts a tender moment between man and his pet dog. An
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
patterns painted onto porcelain and other Chinese art. These carpets showed up in the imperial courts
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 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.
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