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Chinese Porcelain Spoons

An assembled collection of 8 blue and white Chinese porcelain spoons.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An assembled collection of 8 blue and white Chinese porcelain spoons. Each spoon modeled with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

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Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold fish motif; box shown in pictures is included with these spoons
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
$500 / set
H 1.5 in W 6.7 in D 1.9 in
pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
dragon motif
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
$400 / set
H 1.6 in W 5.1 in D 1.6 in
pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
each decorated with a phoenix motif
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
$400 / set
H 1.5 in W 5 in D 1.7 in
set of 7 Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold decorated border; each painted with a vase of flowers; the box shown in the pictures is not included with these items
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

set of 7 Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
set of 7 Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
$400 / set
H 1.25 in W 4.7 in D 1.5 in
Set of 10 Chinese Porcelain Spoons South East Asian Market, Mid 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Very nice Spoons. Marked Qianlong & Guangxu. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Region of
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20th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Set of 3 Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Flowers Spoons, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of 3 Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Spoons Flowers Unmarked, Very nice Spoons. Additional
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
$45
H 0.75 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon. A deftly modeled fine porcelain spoon with unusual
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon
$150
H 1.5 in W 1.875 in D 5.125 in
Antique Spoon Yellow Flowers Chinese Porcelain Qing Dynasty China, 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Spoon. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of
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20th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon famille rose. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Mandarin Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon Cantonese mandarin. Additional information: Material: Porcelain
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Mandarin Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon Cantonese mandarin. Additional information: Material: Porcelain
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century. Very nice Spoon. Additional
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century
Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 8.86 in
Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
incised with floral scrolls on ruby ground; floral motif; Daoguang mark on underside
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Porcelain

pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain spoons, 19th c.
pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain spoons, 19th c.
$2,000 / set
H 1.6 in W 7 in D 2 in
Antique Century Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Spoons Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century, 20th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

SEVEN Chinese Porcelain Serving Spoons All Hand Painted, 19th 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a group of SEVEN individually different Chinese Export porcelain serving Spoons. Each
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon Qianlong Marked, 19th/20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
& Guangxu Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Spoons Color : Blue & White Region of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowls with 3 Spoons - 2Y49
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This set includes 6 beautifully crafted Chinese porcelain rice bowls and 3 matching spoons. The
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowls with 3 Spoons - 2Y49
Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowls with 3 Spoons - 2Y49
$186 Sale Price / set
70% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 4.34 in
Pair of White Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Double Happiness
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-painted pair of Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue White Soup Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century porcelain soup spoon is a delicate example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue 
White Soup Spoon, c. 1850
Chinese Blue 
White Soup Spoon, c. 1850
$188
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Set of 3 White Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Double Happiness
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A set of 3 wonderfully hand-painted Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 4 White Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Double Happiness
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-painted set of 4 Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 3 White Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Floral Design
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A set of 3 wonderfully hand-painted Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Seletti "Hybrid-Armilla" Porcelain Spoon, Three Pieces
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Armilla" Porcelain Spoon, Three Pieces
$95 / item
H 4.73 in W 0.39 in D 0.39 in
An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons. Each porcelain or
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Tableware

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern French Gilded Ceramic Bowl Spoon with Black Chinese Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Very rare French set, one-of-a-kind bowl with spoon, dated 1959 and signed Le Tallec, the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Metal

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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Spoons with Blossoms and Birds, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese porcelain spoons painted in the interior bowl with a flowering and blossoming
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Spoons with Five Bats, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose spoons painted with five bats, wu fu, three bats on the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain American Ship Spoon Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Ship Spoon Tray, Circa 1785-90 The Chinese Export
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain En Grisaille Chinese Figures Crucifixion Spoon Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain En Grisaille Spoon Tray, The Crucifixion, circa 1745 The black and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Spoon Tray, Arms of Hamilton
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Spoon Tray Arms of Hamilton of Dalziel Qianlong Period, Circa
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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Spoon Tray with the Dutch Folly Fort
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain blue & white spoon tray with the Dutch folly fort, circa 1775 The rare
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Bowls With Matching Spoons - Service for 2
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience traditional Chinese elegance with this set of hand-painted porcelain bowls and matching
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in
Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of Five 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Spoons
Located in Chicago, IL
Each a delicate example of blue and white ceramics, these 19th century porcelain soup spoons were
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Set of 7 Spoons Porcelain Canton Imperial Stamp
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century set of 7 spoons porcelain canton imperial stamp.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle moulded dragon stone top with spoon, Circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Chinese snuff bottle, made from porcelain with a moulded dragon and stone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

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Porcelain

Chinese Red Soup Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Red Soup Spoon, c. 1850
Chinese Red Soup Spoon, c. 1850
H 1.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
Chinese Blue and White Spoon, c. 1850
H 1.75 in W 2 in D 3.5 in
25-Piece Set of Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Bowls and Spoons
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 25-piece set of Chinese "Rose Medallion" bowls and spoons including a serving bowl. This vintage
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20th Century Chinese More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

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Located in Richmond, CA
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French Louis Philippe Style Extendable Round Table in solid Oak and 4 leaves
Located in Landivy, FR
This piece belongs to our FLAUBERT collection and is a handcrafted reproduction of a table from the Louis-Philippe Period famous in the mid-19th century in Paris. It is caracterized...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables

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Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Eight Foot Tall Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard Söhne, Germany
By Erhard Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
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Twenty-Four-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
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Located in Ferrara, IT
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mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
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Qing Dynasty Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Silk

Qing Dynasty Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant
Qing Dynasty Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant
$2,850
H 17.125 in W 17.125 in D 0.5 in
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Sterling Silver

A Wucai Peony Vase Transitional Period, 17th century, Transitional Period
Located in seoul, KR
The jar features a balanced and robust form, typical of the Transitional period, which was a time of significant change and innovation in Chinese porcelain art. The decoration is exu...
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The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
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Chinese Doucai Bats And Lotus Vase Yongzheng Mark
Located in London, GB
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Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
$4,783
H 20.08 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain, Hardwood

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Chinese Porcelain Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese porcelain spoons for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese porcelain spoons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic and porcelain. There are 9 antique and vintage Chinese porcelain spoons for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese porcelain spoons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese porcelain spoons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Herend produced beautiful Chinese porcelain spoons that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Porcelain Spoons?

Prices for Chinese porcelain spoons start at $29 and top out at $5,562 with the average selling for $198.
Questions About Chinese Porcelain Spoons
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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, 2022
    A 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.
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    True 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 Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    You 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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.
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    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, 2022
    Chinese 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, 2022
    Chinese 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.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese 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.