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Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Phoenix Chinese Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in red and green Storage box included. Similar piece in ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Large Crackled Porcelain Planter w Lion Heads
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Wing Dynasty Large crackled porcelain planter. Decorated with lion heads as handles
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Planters, Cachepots and ...

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs
Located in New York, NY
a female and a male foo lion/dog
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Flowers Foo Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in turqoise. Storage box included. Condition 1 line from rim and som...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Handmade Blue White Lions Porcelain Vase
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Chinese Handmade Porcelain Vase showcases a striking blue and white design featuring
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese Kangxi porcelain famille verte Buddhist Lion joss stick holders
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful matched pair of recumbent Chinese Export porcelain foo lions or foo dogs
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Enamel

Pair of Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with Lion Lid and Wood Stand
Located in Newmanstown, PA
A pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with very fine painted detailed work on the urns. It has a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Lion in 24kt Black Gold Porcelain Florentine Manufacture Tuscany, 1970s
By Artistiche Cermiche Fiorentine
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Porcelain article with a lot of personality and elegance, put in the right place will give joy and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain vase from the early 20th-century is sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Black Hex Lidded Prunus Porcelain Vase Lion Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Black hex lidded prunus porcelain vase lion motif Shape: Vase Color: Black Size (inches): 8.5W
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large
Located in Carson, CA
small town Jingdezhen in the southern part of China, where ceramic and porcelain were originated 5000
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Nice anatomy in high gloss brown glaze. Detailed lion mane, face with good proportions. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' Joss Stick Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' joss stick holders probably Qing dynasty Each
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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Samson Porcelain Armorial Cup and Saucer in Chinese Taste, Paris, Circa 1870
By Edmé Samson
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good fluted porcelain armorial tea cup and saucer in the Chinese taste with an
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Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Four Lion Head Handle Jar White Crackle
Located in Carson, CA
small town Jingdezhen in the southern part of China, where ceramic and porcelain were originated 5000
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Four Lion Head Handle Jar Celadon Crackle
Located in Carson, CA
small town Jingdezhen in the southern part of China, where ceramic and porcelain were originated 5000
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large Dehua Blanc de Chine European Figure and Lion Kangxi Period, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain grouping of a man Riding a giant Foo Lion, accompanied
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / Colour: Monochrome Period: 20th century China
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in Chinese Transitional style with the so called 'Lion of Juda' in a garden landscape. Flower scrolls
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair 12 inch Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions as covered boxes
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

19th Century Chinese Standing Export Foo Lion
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th century Chinese standing export Foo Lion, no chips, cracks or repairs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Three fu-lions chasing each other amidst scrolling clouds form the central design motif of this
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate
Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate
H 1.75 in Dm 11.5 in
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in Florence, IT
Limited series sculpture of a guardian lion with a sphere in red and gold enamel, representing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
H 27.17 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Chinese Umber Glazed Porcelain Foo Lions
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a striking pair of Chinese umber glazed porcelain foo lions situated on similar plinths
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Old Vintage Buddhist Kangxi Lions Foo Dogs Vintage
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair vintage Chinese export porcelain Kangxi style buddhist lions in three color glaze, circa 20th
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20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Handmade Porcelain Teapot Featuring Lions Playing Balls
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The 20th-century Chinese handmade porcelain teapot featuring lions playing balls is a remarkable
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Late 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Glazed Porcelain Buddhist Lions, China, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
China, mid-20th century Both seated on the hind legs on a rectangular section plinth, the right
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
of a mythical fu lion. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are believed to be benevolent
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Vintage Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs or guardian lions, circa
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rectangular ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
These porcelain vases from the early 20th-century are sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth. These turquoise Foo Dogs
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Multi-Color Guardian Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully Decorated and Painted Pair of Multi-Color Chinese Guardian Lions with Underglaze of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Multi-Color Guardian Lions
Pair of Multi-Color Guardian Lions
H 18.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Chinese monumental blue and white glazed porcelain phoenix tai lform
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th c. Blanc De Chine Buddhist Lions
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of porcelain lions made in China in the late 19th or early 20th century are in a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Ginger Jars with Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century Chinese monumental blue and white underglazed porcelain painted with
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of porcelain Chinese lions available for sale. The range of distinct porcelain Chinese lions — often made from ceramic, porcelain and fabric — can elevate any home. Porcelain Chinese lions have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Neoclassical porcelain Chinese lions are consistently popular styles.

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Prices for porcelain Chinese lions start at $280 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $2,023.
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    Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.
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    Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020

    Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.

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    True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.

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    For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.

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    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

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    Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.