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Ancient Meissen Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Flower Knobs, Circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
known as the service with “Watteau green figures” (U. Pietch The Dresden Porcelain Collection: China
Category
Antique 1750s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Porcelain Plates by Primavesi & Sons, circa 1860
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient porcelain plates is an elegant plates set realized during the 19th century by Primavesi
Category
Antique 1860s British Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Large Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese famille rose porcelain large bowl from the Qing Dynasty. Very unique and hard
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Small Knob Vase with the "Ming Dragon" Motif
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain small knob vase with the "Ming Dragon" motif
Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon
Category
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Pair of Ginger Jars Decorations in Cobalt Blue
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Ancient and rare Chinese
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Brazilian Signed Vieira De Castro Rio Porcelain Chinese Noble Figure
By João Vieira
Located in Vigonza, Padua
porcelain reppresenting a noble chinese woman holding her folding fan brings you back to the ancient Chinese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Five Samson Paris Porcelain Eagle Dessert Plates, 19th century
By Samson & Cie
Located in St. Catharines, ON
and Chinese and Japanese porcelain, but also earlier styles such as Italian maiolica.
For a set of 8
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Eight Samson Paris Porcelain Eagle Dinner Plates, 19th century
By Samson & Cie
Located in St. Catharines, ON
earlier styles of porcelain, mainly 18th-century European and Chinese and Japanese porcelain, but also
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Blue Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Blue Wool Rug
Size: 14'2" × 19'8" (431 × 599 cm)
China is a country of ancient
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
especially interesting, as white and blue often appears on the Chinese porcelain. Perhaps weaver wanted to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
on the belly.
Overall a prime example of Art Déco interpretations of ancient Chinese porcelain
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Le Tallec Porcelain Pharmacy Jars, France 1977
Located in Milano, IT
golden hues, paints vibrant scenes of Chinese life, with laborers in the fields, ancient buildings, and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Herend "Esterházy" 39-Piece Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Service, Hungary, Modern
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
, twelve cake saucers.
Painted and hand-worked: note the lace-like fretworks on porcelain at the base of
Category
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 8.67 in
Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Red Imari Dollar Pattern, Regency, ca 1810
By Spode
Located in London, GB
the mouth of the mask, and the leaves the eyes). So an ancient Chinese pattern was copied by English
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Free Shipping
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Dragon Rug. Art Deco, Around 1920
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Ancient Chinese Dragon Rug. Art Deco, Around 1920 "
China has a long and remarkable artistic
Category
20th Century Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue & White Chinese Large Lidded Temple Jar Vase Antiques Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important 1st quarter 19th century Circa 1800-1825 blue & white Chinoiserie China lidded temple jar
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Guest by Kzeng Jiang, Little, Numbered Series
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
to convey the sensation of prestige associated so closely with ancient Chinese porcelain. The end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
The Guest by Kzeng Jiang, Big, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
to convey the sensation of prestige associated so closely with ancient Chinese porcelain. The end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Arita "Koakae Kachouzu" vase
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
the ancient style of wucai porcelain produced before the Wanli period (1573-1620) in Jingdezhen, China.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sculptural Spoon by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
inspired by ancient Chinese culture, which possesses metaphorical and figurative traditions, as well as the
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Short Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
specific materials in conversation with her hands.
She is interested in and inspired by ancient Chinese
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Short Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
specific materials in conversation with her hands.
She is interested in and inspired by ancient Chinese
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tall Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
: Black porcelain.
Made with single peice of black porcelain. The top is made on the wheel and bottom is
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Arita "Nishiki Kikubotan 15 Gou Katamaru" vase
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The peony is known as the king of flowers, symbolizing nobility and luxury. In China
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Arita "Kinsai Kikubotan" ornamental vase
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. Peonies are known as the "king of flowers" and symbolize nobility and luxury. In China
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sculpture Artwork Nike Air Porcelain hand painted by French Artist Maxime Siau
Located in BARCELONA, ES
draws inspiration from ancient Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. The technical precision employed in his
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
H 5.32 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
Ancient Oriental Vase, China, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This very rare oriental vase is an original decorative porcelain object realized in China by
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China
Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois)
three porcelain
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese porcelain vase with Floral decorations
Located in Milano, IT
decorative item; it is a bridge to the ancient traditions of Chinese porcelain-making, making it a prized
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Celadon Table Lamp with Raised Motifs on Circular Gilt Base, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
ancient Chinese porcelain, adds a serene and tranquil ambiance to any space it graces. Its ornate lateral
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 19.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Chinese Taste Tea Ceremony Plate, Late Ming
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Region of Origin: China
Country of Manufacturing
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Chinese Taste Tea Ceremony Plate, Late Ming
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Region of Origin: China
Period: 16th century, 17th
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
perfume-holder.
These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
No Reserve
H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in
Sculpture Artwork Burst Balls hand painted by French Artist Maxime Siau 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
draws inspiration from ancient Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. The technical precision employed in his
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
H 21.26 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Sculpture Artwork Polaroid hand painted by French Artist Maxime Siau
Located in BARCELONA, ES
draws inspiration from ancient Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. The technical precision employed in his
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
H 4.73 in W 4.53 in D 5.12 in
Sculpture Artwork Skull hand painted by French Artist Maxime Siau
Located in BARCELONA, ES
draws inspiration from ancient Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. The technical precision employed in his
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
H 4.14 in W 6.3 in D 4.14 in
Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Chinese Antique porcelain ginger jar, South-East Asia, Guangxu 1900
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Chinese porcelain ginger jar with floral decorations in bright and vibrant colours, made for the
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback.
Elegant precious Chinese ceramic porcelain
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Floor Lamps
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
A Massive Pair of Chinese Pink and White Dragon Porcelain Planters, Republic
Located in New York, NY
A Massive Pair of Chinese Pink and White Dragon Porcelain Planters, Republic Period.
Elevate your
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
No Reserve
H 22 in Dm 24 in
Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese faux bamboo cylindrical porcelain vase, in a shape traditionally used as a hat stand in
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vases, c. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of porcelain Famille Verte vases, made in China in the 1900's. Each vase is a canvas of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Painted Porcelain Panels -Wall Hangin
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese forks art painting on each porcelain panel. There are paintings of Ancient Chinese traditional
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
H 47 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
Set of Two Chinese Porcelain Statues with Zodiac Hat Symbols, 1900s
Located in London, GB
1900s porcelain statues crowned with hats that harken back to ancient times, one is the zodiac sign
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Peach Sage Ewer Fu Jian Hui Guan Mark 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Step into a vivid chapter of Chinese history with this exquisite Chinese vintage porcelain
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Perfect Calligraphy Plate Chinese Porcelain LiuQing and Wang Zhuo Ru, Dated 1985
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Zhuo Ru (1955), member of the China Arts and Crafts Association, member of China Ancient Ceramics
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Lamp with Characters from the 1970s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 1970s vintage porcelain lamp with hand-painted characters. This tall lamp displays three
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese ancient period of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) featuring the finely sculptural figure of a horse
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 14.05 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Plate Horse Master of the Rocks, ca 1680-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely thinly potted antique Chinese porcelain saucer with a central decoration of a person on
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Tea Set 'Master of the Rocks', 1680-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely thinly potted antique Chinese porcelain saucer and cup with a central decoration of a person
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Celadon Porcelain Altar Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a porcelain vase with a design reminiscent of an ancient
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Blue Poudre Porcelain and Ormolu Vases in the Archaic Style
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of antique Chinese blue poudre porcelain and Chinese gilt bronze-mounted vases in
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Vases
Chinese Blue Flambe Glazed Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and spectacular Chinese monochrome blue flambé-glazed hu form porcelain vase, Qing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Reference : Double checked with
Category
Antique 1690s Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
No Reserve
H 9.85 in Dm 4.73 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of ancient Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic and porcelain, every piece of ancient Chinese porcelain was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of ancient Chinese porcelain bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Ancient Chinese Porcelain?
Prices for a piece of ancient Chinese porcelain start at $702 and top out at $3,015 with the average selling for $1,005.
Questions About Ancient Chinese Porcelain
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.
- 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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020Chinese 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, 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.
- 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 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, 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, 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.
- 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, 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 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.
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