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Why is porcelain called china?
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The explanation for why porcelain is called china comes down to the origins of the material. Chinese artisans were responsible for first developing porcelain and introduced it to Europe in the 17th century. As a result, many people refer to pieces produced out of the material as "china." Find a wide range of porcelain tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Herend, Hungary. A six-person “Queen Victoria” porcelain coffee set.
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS.
THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE.
Herend, Hunga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825 and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme.
The set c...
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France.
An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
$646 Sale Price / set
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Antique Chinese White Glazed Wang Bin Rong Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Chinese white glaze porcelain brush pot of cylindrical shape finely moulded in relief with duelling dragons above waves with leaping fish and other moulded decorat...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
German Porcelain Floral Centerpiece Bowl Signed Carl Tielsch
Located in Clearwater, FL
A beautiful hand-painted porcelain centerpiece bowl signed by Carl Tielsch, featuring delicate lavender flowers framed by elegant pink and gold trim. This circa 1900s German piece ex...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish.
Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse.
This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
