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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.
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Chinese Kangxi Period Large Plate or Dish, Imari Hand Painted, Circa 1700, 13.9"
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

Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Plate with Peacocks, Qing Yongzheng, Circa 1730
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted example of a Chinese porcelain 18th Century plate, which we date to the Qing, Yongzheng period (1723-1735) or very early in the Qianlong period . ...
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Antique Mid-18th 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 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

Chinese Export Porcelain Teapot Rose Medallion, hand painted, Qing Ca 1810
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, good quality Chinese export, porcelain, Teapot, complete with lid and handles, beautifully hand decorated in a Rose Medallion gilded Pattern, which we date...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Display Plate, Oriental, Qing Dynasty, Saucer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Famille Verte display plate. An Oriental, ceramic Qing dynasty decorative saucer or dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A vibrant and finely detailed example, rich in colour and traditional symbolism, with strong decorative appeal. A joyful example of traditional Chinese artistry Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Decorated in Famille Verte enamels, renowned for their vivid green tones Developed during the Kangxi period, celebrated for bold palette and fine detail Represents one of the most distinctive styles in Chinese porcelain history Central medallion adorned with a fascinating dragon motif Encircled by a striking red border to the inner circumference Outer edge profusely decorated with floral motif This is a charming Qing dynasty plate...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

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