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Meissen Chinese Butterfly Large Soup Tureen in the Schmetterling Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this rare Meissen Chinese butterfly soup tureen. The tureen is painted in
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Vintage 1950s German Chinese Export Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Chinese Butterfly or Schmetterling Pattern Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this famous and rare Meissen Chinese butterfly dinner service. Each piece
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1750, Qianlong Period. The globular teapot, painted after a
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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Chinese & Meissen Famille Verte Porcelain Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
–1722) and the right a copy by Meissen made circa 1740.
Chinese porcelain has always been the
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Called ‘pagode’ (or pagoda) figures, these Meissen Porcelain models are based on the sculptures of
Category
Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Oriental Wool Area Rug by Rex & Rex inspired by the Rococo Singerie genre
Located in Leesburg, VA
21st cent.; designed in Palm Beach, FL; handmade in China
Wool
Approximate size: .25 (h) x 104 (l) x
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20th Century American Rococo Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
'The Diana and Actaeon Vase', Meissen Circa 1865
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, 1971.
Dr. K. Berling, Meissen china; an illustrated history, Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen
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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Vases
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
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional and rare Meissen porcelain painted plaque depicts a young boy wearing white outfit
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Porcelain
Nine Blue Onion Meissen Show or Wall Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
Nine blue onion Meissen show or wall plates. This is a stunning collection of blue white wall
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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen cups and saucers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Meissen cups and Saucers
This set consists of 9 cups and 9 saucers of Meissen
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Antique Late 18th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Mary Magdalene
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 19th century German Meissen rectangular porcelain plaque depicting Mary Magdalene reclining
Category
Antique 1870s German Paintings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
. K. Berling (ed.), Meissen China, An Illustrated History, New York, 1972, p. 89, fig. 223.
For
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
footed base. 1815 to 1860 crossed swords mark.
"Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Grieving Cupid, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
: 3.63 inches (9.07cm)
Depth: 3.38 inches (8.45cm)
Meissen
Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was
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Antique 1860s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie German Dinner Plate with Painted Ming Dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie german dinner plate with painted green Ming dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By: Meissen
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Enamel
Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Free Union, VA
known as Blue Onion, which originated at the Meissen factory in Saxony in 1740, a European version in
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Antique Early 19th Century German Rococo Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.63 in W 10.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
. Y33
"Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early
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Early 20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 3 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique German Meissen Dresden Porcelain Snake Handle Mantel Urn Vase 12"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
"Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments
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20th Century Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Meissen Continental Porcelain Parrot Bird Green Gilt 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrot of exceptional quality, last quarter of the
Category
Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Museal Early Asian Lidded Tureen With Présentoir, Meissen Germany 1740-1780
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
finial.
A matching porcelain présentoir was made by the Meissen manufactory in later times, around 1750
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
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Meissen-made porcelain is considered the finest china in the world and Meissen is one of the most famous
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 1.75 in
Meissen Porcelain Pink Roses Coffee Service and Embossed Decorations '11 Cups'
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Chinese and Japanese had the recipe to create this wonderful material; Meissen was, therefore, the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Mandolin Player & Woodcutter Figurines, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
inches (6.87cm)
Meissen
Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was the first European hard-paste
Category
Antique 1860s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.07 in W 2.25 in D 2.75 in
Antique Pair of German Meissen Continental Parrots Birds Green Gilt 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Pair of German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrots of exceptional quality, last quarter
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Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Meissen Porcelain Rare Rose Broth Cups Service and Embossed Decorations 12 Cups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
service by Meissen in Biedermeier style; the set consists of 12 cups with two handles and saucer; the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Meissen Green Court Dragon Platter Painted with Dragons and Phoenix Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this beautiful Meissen green court dragon large platter dating back to the
Category
Antique 1880s German Other Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
H 2 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
competing factories that were beginning to spring up around Europe.
Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was
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Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a lovely foliate bobeche and candle cup.
Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
H 21 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Lame Cherub on Crutches, ca. 1880’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
With: 3.63 inches
Depth: 4.63 inches
MEISSEN
Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was the first
Category
Antique 1880s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.38 in W 3.63 in D 4.63 in
Ancient Meissen Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Flower Knobs, Circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of porcelain sugar bowls
Meissen, circa 1748-1775
Marked with crossed swords and number “92
Category
Antique 1750s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
By Meissen Porcelain, Max Esser
Located in Newark, England
Chinese Mandarin Duck
From our Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this Meissen
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Charming Meissen Porcelain Cat and Mouse Figurine, Circa 19th Century
Located in Detroit, MI
This charming figurine from Meissen Porcelain is of a cat with a captured mouse in his mouth
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Meissen-style Tureen and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose Circular Porcelain Tureen and Cover Painted with Cranes & Harbor Scene
Category
Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
6 Antique German Dresden Meissen Klemm Carl Thieme Pitcher Tea Cups Plates
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain, Klemm & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
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"Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were
Category
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
18C Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine de commande, Western Subjects Meissen Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
China
1750-1775
Measures: Height of teacup 43 mm (1.69 inch), diameter of rim 76 mm (2.99
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine De Commande, Western Subjects Meissen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
China,
1750-1775
Measures: Height of teacup 43 mm (1.69 inch), diameter of rim 76 mm (2.99
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(35.9 cm)
Meissen Porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early
Category
Antique 19th Century German Regency Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Cup & Saucer decorated with bluebells. Nantgarw C1815.
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
like Sèvres and Meissen.
Nantgarw porcelain was distinguished by its exceptionally thin body and
Category
Antique 1810s Welsh Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the style of Meissen. Quinlong period. 1750. Stand and tureen base with minor restorations
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal antique Meissen "Blue Onion" serving dish in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.37 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen
By Samson & Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
depicting Mars & Venus. Modeled after the Meissen originals.
"Samson began his career by making service
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20th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Assembled Set of Six German Porcelain Mythological Deities, Meissen
Located in New York, NY
W. B. Honey, Dresden China (1946), pl. XLV (c) - a figure of Juno from the collection of Gustav von
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Antique 18th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose "Deutsche Blumen" Style Chargers
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of Chinese Famille Rose "Deutsche Blumen" foliate-shaped Chinese Export porcelain chargers
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue onion" bowl in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century.
Measures: 11 x
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Sauce Boat in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" sauce boat in hand-painted porcelain, Early 20th century.
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish with Coat of Arms with Elephant
Located in Downingtown, PA
a Meissen Porcelain Original Service,
Circa 1760
The Chinese Export armorial oval dish with overall
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.25 in W 16.5 in D 13.75 in
Large Famille Rose Chinese Temple Jar with Lid
By Edmé Samson
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful, hand-painted Chinese famille rose temple jar decorated with foliage design and floral
Category
20th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Blue and White Leaf Shaped Dish, Qianlong, Mid 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
have a Chinese porcelain piece based on a German Meissen form, copying Japanese Kakiemon pattern, made
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Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish with European Coat of Arms
Located in Downingtown, PA
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After a Meissen Porcelain Original Service,
Circa 1760
The Chinese Export armorial porcelain oval dish
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Large Chinese Export Porcelain 'Table Bay' Cape of Good Hope Dish, C. 1740
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare large Chinese export porcelain 'Table Bay' dish
Qianlong period, circa 1735-1750
Diam
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in Dm 10.83 in
Edmé Samson Armorial Sauce Tureen, Chinese Export "Sic Donec", 1845-1891
By Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
some time between 1845 and 1891. The tureen is made in the Chinese Export style and was probably a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20
By Copeland Spode
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A magnificent and eccentric bone china Chelsea Fantasy Bird by Copeland, Spode, inspired by Meissen
Category
Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Augarten Vienna Lidded Oil Pot Candy Box Baroque Style Chinese Decor Du Paquier
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Asian (Chinese) art. Its wall made of white porcelain is abundantly decorated with finest patterns made
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bow Complete Set of Porcelain Figures "The Four Elements", Rococo, circa 1765
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
ash, which later got perfected by Josiah Spode to what is now the universally used "bone china". Bow
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Vintage Peacock III (Wall Piece/Dish (hand-painted, made to order by the artist)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
24k liquid Gold from Germany. Every piece is unique. My imagery is inspired by vintage Meissen
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1790s Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Unusual Set of 18th Century Blue and White Plates, Platers and Lidded Plates
Located in Epfach, DE
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China, 18th century
Can be combined very well with white porcelain, like in a photo for example with
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.58 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Mid 20th Century Edme Samson French Porcelain Armorial Scalloped Shell Dish 7"
By Edmé Samson
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th century (circa 1941-1957) hand painted Chinese Export style scallop shell porcelain dish
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.125 in W 7.25 in D 6.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the Chinese meissen you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every the Chinese meissen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a the Chinese meissen, we have 66 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the the Chinese meissen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A the Chinese meissen made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made the Chinese meissen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Edmé Samson and Bow Porcelain are consistently popular.
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A the Chinese meissen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,646, while the lowest priced sells for $105 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.
Questions About The Chinese Meissen
- Where was Meissen made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Meissen was first made in a factory located near Dresden in Saxony. Today, the area is now a part of Germany and still serves as home to the porcelain manufacturer's production facility. Find a variety of Meissen decorative objects and tableware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Dresden and Meissen are not the same. Dresden Porcelain is often mistaken for Meissen because Dresden originally decorated Meissen pieces. Dresden began as porcelain decorators with a heavy emphasis on luxury design. Over time, the brand began producing its own porcelain items. Shop a collection of both Dresden and Meissen porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if Meissen is real, turn it over and examine the mark. Pieces made prior to 1720 will show a logo composed of an interlocking capital A and R. From 1722 onward, Meissen used crossed swords to mark every piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Meissen pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot a fake Meissen, first, check the maker’s mark, generally found on the bottom of the porcelain. Meissen used a simple mark, so if you spot one that appears too embellished, it may be a fake. Shop a collection of properly vetted Meissen porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese scroll?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020A Chinese scroll is a painting or calligraphy painted on silk or rice paper that has been mounted onto a heavier paper or silk with wooden rollers at both ends. They can be rolled up for easy storage, and can be viewed hung on the wall, or unrolled along a long table.
- What are Chinese figurines?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020
Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
- What is a Chinese screen?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.
- What is Chinese rosewood?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese rosewood, known as hongmu (红木), is a general term used for a variety of tropical fine grained fragrant hardwoods of deep reddish brown color that is prized for furniture making.
- What is Chinese famille?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese famille is Chinese porcelain characterized by opaque rose colors, in shades of pink and carmine. The colors were introduced to Chinese potters around the time of the Kangxi reign by Western Jesuits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese famille pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Chinese cinnabar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese cinnabar is the art of carving lacquer. The lacquer is the sap that comes from a family of trees found in southern China. It is red in color, and was the base on which intricate designs were carved. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese cinnabar pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are Chinese bronzes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese gong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Chinese gong is a musical percussion instrument in the shape of a circular, flat metal disk. A gong is hit with a mallet to produce a range of sounds. In China, gongs are commonly made of bronze and have long been part of a variety of ceremonial functions. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Chinese gongs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Chinese brush?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A Chinese brush is an ink brush or paintbrush. It was invented in China around 3,000 B.C. and was predominantly used by Chinese calligraphy artists and later on by Japanese and Korean artists. Find Chinese brushes from different periods on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese Bell called?1 AnswerLotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Chinese bell is called a "zhong" 钟
- What is a Chinese garden stool?1 Answer
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.
- What is a Chinese moon flask?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese moon flask, also known as a baoyueping, is a porcelain flask with a flat round shape. Baoyueping directly translates to “embracing the moon” and was often used to carry holy water and oils. Highly coveted by home decor enthusiasts, the hand-painted flasks often include intricate and symbolic designs. Browse a selection of Chinese moon flasks on 1stDibs.
- What are Chinese drums called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chinese drums are called tanggu. Tanggu literally translates to “ceremonial hall drum.” These drums are medium-sized, barrel-shaped and played with two sticks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
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