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What is Chinese famille?

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What is Chinese famille?
Chinese 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1920, the tall vase is round in shaped with an elegant long neck. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase with Base
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1950, and standing on a carved wooden base, the tall porcelain vase is round
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vases on Bases
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant colorful antiques Famille Rose vases were created in China circa 1950. Standing on
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

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Porcelain, Wood

Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Famille Rose Medallion Temple Vase
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
1950, the important Family Rose vase is round in shape decorated with a scalloped rim at the top. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Famille Rose Temple Jar with Lid
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console with this important antique porcelain ginger jar. Created in China circa 1840
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain baluster vase, depicting a group of court ladies under a cherry
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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