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Why are dishes called China?

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Why are dishes called China?
Dishes that are made of a specific kind of porcelain are called China because it was first seen, centuries ago, in imports from China
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pair of Antique Blue China Saucers
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of antique blue small chinese dishes from my private collection: collected about 35 years ago
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Sweetmeat Dishes set with Wooden
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of antique Chinese famille rose porcelain nine-piece combined square dishes for sweetmeats or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Plates Dishes Amsterdam Bont, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
insects. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Cobalt Blue Serving Dishes Landscape Chinese Porcelain, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Age: Pre-1800 Condition: Both dishes with 2 or 3
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Jiaqing or Qianlong Dishes Qing Chinese Porcelain, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An excellent Set of 3 dishes Probably Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Additional information
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 14 Chinese Porcelain Plate with Mao 100 Years Stamps Dishes, 1996
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Marked on the base Set of 14 polychrome porcelain dishes, decorated
Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

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