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Who invented porcelain and pottery?
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No one knows for sure who invented porcelain and pottery. However, both have been traced back to China. Discovered in Jiangxi, the first examples of pottery survive from 18,000 BCE. Porcelain emerged during the Tang dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 CE. Find a diverse assortment of porcelain and pottery on 1stDibs.
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Super Rare & Stunningly Decorative Set Of Six Fornasetti Plates *FREE DELIVERY
By Fornasetti
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This extraordinary and highly collectible set of six porcelain plates is from the iconic Giornali (Newspapers) series by the legendary Italian design house, Fornasetti. Designed by P...
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1990s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,227 / set
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Oriente Italiano Iris Set Of 4 Coasters
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Iris porcelain coasters from Oriente Italiano Collection. This set of four floral motif coasters with The lustrous pure gold trim accentuates the beauty of the Iris blue dec...
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2010s Italian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$253 / item
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved. Sauce boat with lid on base.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved.
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Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$288 Sale Price
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Antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain "Moorish Smoke & Ribbons" Bowl 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain octagonal bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, Circa 1920.
The large octagonal shaped bowl combines two rare patterns, to t...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Capodimonte Porcelain 215 Piece Dinner Service Napoleon "Au Roi de Rome"
By Capodimonte
Located in Portland, OR
An incredible & important antique 19th century Naples porcelain/Capodimonte 215 piece dinner & tea/coffee service, "Au Roi de Rome" (King of Rome). In perfect condition!
This extraor...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite Haviland Limoges "Baltimore Rose" Porcelain Dinner Service – 61 Pieces
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Elevate your dining experience with this exceptional 61-piece porcelain dinner service by Haviland Limoges, featuring the coveted "Baltimore Rose" pattern. Renowned for its delicate ...
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Antique 1880s French Arts and Crafts Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
