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What is an armorial plate?

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What is an armorial plate?
An armorial plate, also known as heraldic china, is a ceramic plate decorated with the coat of arms of either a family or an institution, typically European. You’ll find a variety of armorial plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese Armorial Porcelain Polychrome Footed Flower Vase Urn Neoclassical 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese porcelain footed Armorial vase. Features a polychrome finish over a crackle glaze with
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Arms of Stepney with Lloyd in Pretence
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate, Arms of Stepney with Lloyd in Pretence, Circa 1745-50
Category

Antique 1740s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Dish, Arms of Hanmer impaling Jennens
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain dish is centered with the armorial bearings of Hanmer with a band of spear-head
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Early Armorial Plates, Arms of Van Gellicum, Kangxi
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain early armorial plates, Arms of Van Gellicum, Dutch Market, Kangxi
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Chinese Export 'Yonge' Armorial Porcelain Plates Yongzhen Circa 1731
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Export Porcelain Armorial Soup Plates China, c. 1731 Centering the arms of Yonge, enclosed
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Chinese Export ‘Yonge’ Armorial Porcelain Soup Plates Yongzheng Circa 1731
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Chinese Export ‘Yonge’ Armorial Porcelain Soup Plates Yongzhen or Yongzheng Circa 1731
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

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