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How do I identify valuable Chinese pottery?
To identify valuable Chinese pottery, you can either seek a professional valuation from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, or you can educate yourself on different types of Chinese pottery. There is a lot of variability in the potential value of Chinese pottery based on its age, style, type, maker and condition. Looking at the historic selling prices of pieces similar to yours on trusted online platforms can give you a rough idea of how much it might be worth. Explore a large collection of Chinese pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Chinese Imari Large Hand-Painted Plate, Kangxi Period, Circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese-Imari porcelain Large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1700. Large diameter ( 13.9 i...
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Rose Medallion Hand Painted, Qing, circa 1875
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export, porcelain, Rose Medallion dish or plate which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1875. I...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain large Plate or Dish Celadon Famille Rose hand painted, Ca 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese Export, (Canton) large porcelain plate or dish, all hand painted with a light green celadon glaze, which we date to the early 19th century, circa 1820, of the Qing dynasty. A feature of this plate is its size, having a large dinner plate diameter of nearly 10 inches, as the majority of plates of this type have a much smaller diameter . The plate has a light green, Celadon ground glaze with beautifully hand painted decoration, in over-glaze poly-chrome enamels of the Famille-Rose palette, featuring a bird, butterflies, fruits and flowers. The rim is hand painted in a café-au-lait light brown finish. There is an under-glaze, cobalt blue square seal mark, hand painted to the base. Overall a very good large example of a beautiful Chinese hand painted plate...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Period Imari large Dish, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1710. Very large diameter...
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Kraak period Plate or Dish Porcelain Blue and White, Ming Wanli, Ca 1610
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Chinese Export Kraak porcelain blue and white Side Plate or Dish, which we date to the Ming, Wanli period,( 1573-1620 ), datin...
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Export / Imari Style Blue and White Footbath / Planter
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Great for gifting or home decor! This is a lovely Chinese Export style footbath. It is hand painted and has gilt accents. Note the interior fish!
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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