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Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century
Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: China Period: 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664) Age: Pre-1800 Condition: Overall Condition

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish
Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish

Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique Chinese porcelain blue and white Ming charger Blue and white ceramic deep dish. Material

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain Floral Plate Rare Design Marked Base, 17th Cen
Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain Floral Plate Rare Design Marked Base, 17th Cen

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain Floral Plate Rare Design Marked Base, 17th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

included Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi-Yongzheng Dish, Kraak Style
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi-Yongzheng Dish, Kraak Style

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi-Yongzheng Dish, Kraak Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nicely painted dish with a Ming kraak inspired scene. Copying Japanese arita copies of Chinese

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nicely decorated plate. Ming period. South Chinese Ming ZHangzhou Swatow. Scene of boat on a

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

condition a (Good) lots of rimfrits as to be expected from this type of kraak porcelain. Size: 205mm

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte
Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte

Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. Ming period. South Chinese Ming Zhangzhou Swatow. Three friends of

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Cizhou Statue of a Guanyin China Chinese Porcelain
Antique Ming Period Cizhou Statue of a Guanyin China Chinese Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Cizhou Statue of a Guanyin China Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

on her knees, two servants on either side. Cizhou porcelain with cream and brown glazes. Ming Dynasty

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Late Ming Chinese Japanese Taste Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Late Ming Chinese Japanese Taste Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Late Ming Chinese Japanese Taste Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

market or Japanese market from Jingdezhen. Late Ming Wanli or Tianqi. Top Quality 28-2-19-1-6

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder
6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

and for us unusual. Please enjoy this lovely piece! Country of origin: China Date: early 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

opinion. Country of origin: China Period: Early 17th century Size: 17.5x5CM DiameterxHeight Condition Lid

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts. Top Quality
Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts. Top Quality

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts. Top Quality

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Period 16th century 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664)

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang
Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain plate from the late Ming period. Early

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen
Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen

Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain Kaiseki dish from the late Ming period

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen
Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen

Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain Kaiseki dish from the late Ming period

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate
Chinese Ming Dynasty Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate

Chinese Ming Dynasty Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate

Located in Newark, England

Chinese Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate. The plate potted in porcelain ceramic of circular shape and

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Fisherman
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Fisherman

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Fisherman

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this nice Chinese porcelain dish from the early 17th century. Once again

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Delft - Wanli style 'Kraak' Charger - 17th century
Delft - Wanli style 'Kraak' Charger - 17th century

Delft - Wanli style 'Kraak' Charger - 17th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

form and decoration closely resemble Chinese Ming porcelain, it is made of earthenware. Chinese

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Tianqi
Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Tianqi

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Tianqi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the late Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Wanli 1600-1640 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Cows
Antique Ming Wanli 1600-1640 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Cows

Antique Ming Wanli 1600-1640 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Cows

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. Visible is a scene of a

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620
A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese Ming Dynasty polychrome porcelain dish, circa 1620. Late Ming Dynasty. Painted in

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Antique 1620s Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts
27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts

27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

27.2x6.5CM DiameterxHeight Period 16th century 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664)

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain
Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

or misty cliff, giving the sense of a simple landscape setting. Country of origin: China Period

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

dish is clearly related to the situation of the late Ming Literati and their situation in the decaying

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate CHENGHUA MARKED
Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate CHENGHUA MARKED

Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate CHENGHUA MARKED

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: 20x3.7CM DiameterxHeight Period 16th century 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664)

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Gourd-Shaped Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Ming Period
Chinese Antique Gourd-Shaped Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Ming Period

Chinese Antique Gourd-Shaped Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Ming Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

pattern is Influenced by the Silk Road trade in Ming period. By the box writing, It is said to be a vase

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese 17th C Ming Porcelain Kraak Bottle Provenance Helen Espir
Antique Chinese 17th C Ming Porcelain Kraak Bottle Provenance Helen Espir

Antique Chinese 17th C Ming Porcelain Kraak Bottle Provenance Helen Espir

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description This nice piece just came in. A transitional period Chinese porcelain Bottle, c. 1620

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming/Transitional Chinese Porcelain Plate, European House, Rare Piece
Antique Ming/Transitional Chinese Porcelain Plate, European House, Rare Piece

Antique Ming/Transitional Chinese Porcelain Plate, European House, Rare Piece

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

flowers with Iznik influence or with European houses with Chinese figures. The narrow panels are filled

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli / Tianqi Playing Go Landscape Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli / Tianqi Playing Go Landscape Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli / Tianqi Playing Go Landscape Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

15-7-19-1-2 Typical late Ming landscape dish. A very nice example! Condition Overall

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Ming Dynasty, 17C
Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Ming Dynasty, 17C

Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Ming Dynasty, 17C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China China Dynasty Period: Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

/ Overall Condition. Rimfritting, only. 206mm Period 17th century Ming (1368 - 1620)

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Burner Butterflies Tianqi Unusual, 17th C.
Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Burner Butterflies Tianqi Unusual, 17th C.

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Burner Butterflies Tianqi Unusual, 17th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense burner from the late Ming period, Tianqi

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. ⁠ ⁠ China, Ming dynasty Wanli period (1572-1620),⁠ ⁠ Decorated in the centre with a literatus and his boy

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain
Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain

Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

) and also some typical rimfritting. Size: 23.2x3.3CM DiameterxHeight Period 17th century Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Early 17th Century Ming Chinese Porcelain Dish Fishnet Plum Pattern
Antique Early 17th Century Ming Chinese Porcelain Dish Fishnet Plum Pattern

Antique Early 17th Century Ming Chinese Porcelain Dish Fishnet Plum Pattern

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese porcelain dish. With design of plum blossoms against an overall fishnet pattern, also

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Dish Literati Hongwu Marked
Antique Ming Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Dish Literati Hongwu Marked

Antique Ming Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Dish Literati Hongwu Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A chinese Tianqi period, 17th century dish, Jingdezhen Kilns. Diameter: 17 CM This porcelain dish

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke 5 Horses Plate Tianqi
Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke 5 Horses Plate Tianqi

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke 5 Horses Plate Tianqi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. Central scene of 5 horses

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

pattern along the edge. China, Ming dynasty, early 17th century. Similar dishes pictured in the

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The central motif

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird
Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird

Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. A late Ming Ko-Sometsuke porcelain dish, Wanli or Tianqi period

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

DiameterxHeight Condition Hairlines with lacquer repair. Size 36 cm Period 15th century 16th century Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl is

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Chinese Ming Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Chinese ming porcelain on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of Chinese ming porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of Chinese ming porcelain, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of Chinese ming porcelain over the years, but those crafted by Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Ming Porcelain?

The average selling price for a piece of Chinese ming porcelain at 1stDibs is $2,280, while they’re typically $367 on the low end and $39,303 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Ming Porcelain
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ming porcelain was made from a mixture of clay and minerals. Craftsmen shaped the clay into the desired shape and then fired it at high temperatures. Then, they glazed and hand-painted the porcelain with intricate designs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Ming porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    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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    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器.
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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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
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    You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.