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What is Parian made of?

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What is Parian made of?
Parian is made of biscuit porcelain. With its white color, the material makes an attractive substitute for marble. As a result, you will find it in many sculptures and figurines. Find a range of Parian art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Parian ware portrait bust of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in draped toga. Parian ware
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Composition

Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure of A Seated Woman with Bird C1880 Measures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Parian Ware Porcelain Classical Woman Bisque Figure C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Parian Ware Porcelain Classical Woman Bisque Figure C1880 Measures - 12.75"H x 4.25"W x 4
Category

Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Parian Ware Classical Woman Bisque Porcelain Figure C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure of A Woman Holding Fruit C1880 Measures - 13
Category

Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Plaques C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Plaques C1880 Measures- 5.75"H x 5.75"W x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Flora, circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). An attractive Copeland Parian ware bust of flora
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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