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What is the difference between semi-porcelain and porcelain?
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The difference between semi-porcelain and porcelain is the temperature at which it is produced and its appearance. Both types of pottery usually come from kaolin clay, but porcelain gets fired at higher temperatures than semi-porcelain. Consequently, porcelain has a translucent appearance, while semi-porcelain is opaque. In addition, semi-porcelain is usually more water-absorbent than porcelain. Explore a wide range of porcelain and semi-porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Antique English Single Clobberware Ironstone Plate
By Spode
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English ironstone clobberware decorative plate. No makers mark or brand stamp.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Haviland for Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set for 24 Floral Spray Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This signed Haviland for Limoges porcelain dinner service, crafted in France circa 1900, showcases the exquisite Daisy Chain pattern, characterized by its delicate floral motif and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori Porcelain Castello Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Italy 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Castello pattern with cobalt blue borders accent...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Gold
19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces
Located in Uppsala , SE
An extensive Meissen porcelain dinner service, from the 1860s.
The set features hand-painted "Deutsche Blumen" (German flowers) and insects on "Neu Brandenstein" blanks, characteriz...
Category
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches
Located in Uppsala , SE
This antique porcelain piece is a Meissen Prunkteller (ceremonial or show plate), characterized by its relief decoration of oak leaves and acorns.
Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany.
De...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Rococo Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$785 Sale Price
20% Off
Limoges French Porcelain Rectangular Gilt Trinket Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges French trinket Box. As found in France, this piece features hand painted flowers in greens, purple and oranges with gold gilt detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
