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Perfect Antique 18th C Chinese Porcelain Dish Yongzheng / Qianlong Fencai Flower
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish.
Yongzheng/Qianlong period
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Thai Market Dish Bencharong, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain 18th c dish from the late 18th c.
Additional information:
Material
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Price Upon Request
Large Antique 18th C Chinese Porcelain Dish Qianlong Fencai Flowers China Lob
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish.
Yongzheng/Qianlong period
Fantastic
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$560 Sale Price
47% Off
Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Lidded Jar, Qing Dynasty 18th-19th C.
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Lidded Jar, Qing Dynasty 18th-19th C. Decorated with figures in a
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain plate from the late Ming period. Early
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,783 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th Famille Noir Chinese Porcelain Bowl Kangxi/Yongzheng Fencai China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Porcelain tea bowl with saucer dish which is made into a serving dish.
Kangxi/Yongzheng
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,524 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Located in London, GB
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Chinese, 19th Century
Height 57cm, diameter 32cm
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Chargers Deer Verte
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic pair of large Chinese Porcelain dishes.
Kangxi/Yongzheng period
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,116 Sale Price
43% Off
Large Qianjiang Chinese Porcelain Plaque Depicting Peacock and Exotic Birds
Located in New York, NY
Very large enamel antique painted Chinese porcelain plaque mounted wooden frame measuring 46 1/2 by
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Shape Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Form Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s
Step into the
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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish Flowers, 1875-1908
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and unusual export Chinese porcelain cantonese dish in polychrome colors, Truly a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,744 Sale Price
48% Off
Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain Kaiseki dish from the late Ming period
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$6,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Encre de Chine Yongzheng / Qianlong Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this amazing Chinese porcelain dish from the Yongzheng / Qianlong
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique cup Chinese Porcelain London Bont Yongzheng Blue White China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain set of cups with redecoration done in London
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,583 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated cup and saucer. Kangxi period Chinese porcelain small dish, over decorated
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,113 Sale Price
20% Off
Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain Kaiseki dish from the late Ming period
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$6,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Top Quality Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Period Chenghua Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this exceptionally nice Chinese porcelain Plate from the Kangxi period. It has a
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Top Quality Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Period Chenghua Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this exceptionally nice Chinese porcelain Plate from the Kangxi period. It has a
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
China Republic Plaque Early 20th C Chinese porcelain Wang Xizhi Geese Garden
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain plaque.Dating to the 1920's or 30's. Depicting Wang Xizhi (c. 303-c. 361
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$241 Sale Price
70% Off
Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L
Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
By L
Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century Famille verte China porcelain mural fountain, decorated with lotus, tree and bird
Category
1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
$11,319 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamps w/ Mandarin Panels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century Chinese porcelain bottle vase lamps with Mandarin panels.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Ginger Jar As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique blue and white on celadon Chinese porcelain ginger jar converted as a lamp. Hand painted
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Tea Set, 1920s
By Satsuma
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Satsuma fine porcelain tea set Moriage Lithophane Geisha.
Hand painted in brown with
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1920s Japanese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$816 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Top Quality Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Period Chenghua Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this exceptionally nice Chinese porcelain Plate from the Kangxi period. It has a
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese porcelain Famille Rose Teapot with Cover
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese porcelain Famille Rose Teapot with Cover
An early Qianlong enameled porcelain
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Genre Scene
Garden Flowers, Stamped, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Double Handled Vase with Genre Scene & Garden Flowers, Stamped, C1930
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Imari Chinese Porcelain Plate with River Landscape, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Imari Chinese Plate 18th River Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period. A very nicely
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain Plate
Kangxi period.
Fantastic decoration in blue
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,477 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain Plate
Kangxi period.
Fantastic decoration in blue
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain "Precious Object" Enamel Decorated Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Antique Chinese porcelain jar exemplifies fine craftsmanship and artistic elegance. The piece
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tureen and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
18th century 36cm blue and white Chinese porcelain tureen cover, with rock form scrolling handle to
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pot with Lid Made of Chinese Porcelain, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Pot with Lid
Made of Chinese Porcelain, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Blue underglaze
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Vase of Ladies in the Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Chinese porcelain vase from the period of the rose family. On the surface there is a scene
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Porcelain Ocher Glazed Vase with Incised Design and Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This impressive Chinese porcelain vase is mounted with gilt metal fittings.
The incised design
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Charger Plate, 1720-1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated and potted Chinese Porcelain plate. Absolutely beautiful piece
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Pattipan with Fruit Scene Dish, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique 18th C Chinese Porcelain Pattipan with a fruit scene CHina Dish.
Additional information
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,358 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Charger Antique late 18th / 19th c Chinese Porcelain Landscape Scene
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish.
late 18th Century or 19th c Qing
Fantastic
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Ca 1730 Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Bowl Amsterdams Bont
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely Dutch decorated Chinese Porcelain Kangxi bowl.
What you see is a
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Price Upon Request
Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese porcelain and French Chinoiserie style gilt bronze candelabra
Chinese and French
Category
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow Embossed Dragon Design Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain vase, distinguished by its striking yellow hue and intricate
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Bowl Amsterdams Bont, 1730
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely Dutch decorated Chinese Porcelain Kangxi bowl.
What you see is a
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$223 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Qing Famille Rose Plate China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Qing Famille Rose Plate China, 19th Century.
Lovely piece
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$239 Sale Price
39% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Jar with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese porcelain jar. It was hand made and hand paint with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$399 Sale Price
27% Off
A Chinese porcelain and silver mounted cup and cover
Located in London, GB
This cup and cover displays figures in traditional dress, interacting on one side, and on the other a cockerel. The body and lid of the cup is beautifully decorated with ascetically ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Lamp Vase Chinese Porcelain Lotus Flowers, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese porcelain vase decorated in polychrome colors. With slotus flowers. 19th or 20th century
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,278 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Pillar Blue
White Dragon Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese porcelain dragon snuff bottle, unusual cylindrical pillar form with no neck, unglazed top
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Ca 1700 Kangxi Period Elephant Handle China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this nice Chinese porcelain Vase from the Kangxi period.
Visible in the
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$9,068 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Silver-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottles in Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite Suite of Three French Silver-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottles with Coral and
Category
Early 20th Century French Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Coral, Silver
Pair of Early 20th C. Chinese Porcelain Hat Stands with Calligraphy Inscriptions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of Chinese porcelain hat stands dating to the early 20th century, featuring
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doll House Miniature Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic miniature Chinese porcelain Lidded jar, made for a Dutch Doll
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Tianqi Transitional China Plate Flowers, 17th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Tianqi Transitional China Plate Flowers, 17th Century
A very nicely
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$435 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique Qing Dynasty Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Style, 1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely Dutch decorated Chinese Porcelain dish with a Kakiemon style
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$691 Sale Price
20% Off
Detailed Antique Chinese Porcelain Charger Landscape of Qianlong, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this beautiful Chinese porcelain dish of large size. Top Quality Blue and white
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases and Covers in mottled blue
Category
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniature Blue and White Kangxi Vase
1662-1722
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse miniature blue and white Kangxi vase
Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1720
With
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Great Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vase
Decorated
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
PAIR 19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Lamps with handles Very Vibrant
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR 19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Lamps with handles Very Vibrant colors will
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
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