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What is chinaware made of?
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What chinaware is made of varies. There are two main types of china: porcelain and bone china. Although the composition of porcelain varies, it is usually a mix of a soft white clay called kaolin and other materials like feldspar, quartz, alabaster, petuntse and steatite. Bone china is typically a combination of clay, stone and animal bone dust. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage porcelain.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Trompe l'Oeil Italian Majolica Mid 20th Century Porcelain Canister with Walnuts
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Porcelain Canister depicting a stack of 29 plates with walnuts on top plate, circa 1960s. This vintage item is signed on the bottom: Mancioli - Italy. It is alm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue & White Porcelain Chargers Circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue & White Porcelain Chargers, Circa 1780.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Porcelain Serving Plater by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Lips Collection is an investigation into facial expression, through the lips.
The artist expressed her fascination with diversity by creating art pieces that focus on the human ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Early 19th Century Worcester English Porcelain Griffins
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair early 19th Century Worcester English porcelain griffins decorated with a simulated bronze effect, on a shaped flat base decorated with gilding, a gilt & candle sconce on it’s ba...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Delft Blue Windmill Print Small Plate/Dish
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Blue print of windmill, some scratches to print, stamped Delft Blue
Circa: 1984
Material: Porcelain
Country Of Origin: Holland
Measurements: 1.5cm high, 12.5cm diameter
Posta...
Category
20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Plate # 3 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a numbered piece in fine porcelain designed and hand built by artist - designer Hania Jneid. Unique piece hand glazed and ornamented in Gold lustre. It is functional as well ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Romantic Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
