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Chinese Porcelain Pitcher

Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Pitcher
Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Pitcher

Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Pitcher

$650

H 5.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in

Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

Rose Mandarin Chinese porcelain pitcher. Vibrantly hued and gilt painted Chinese Export pitcher in

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Pitcher/Teapot
Vintage Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Pitcher/Teapot

Vintage Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Pitcher/Teapot

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Teapot with intricate floral designs, gold accents, and

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Pitcher Victoria China from Czechoslovakia
Antique Porcelain Pitcher Victoria China from Czechoslovakia

Antique Porcelain Pitcher Victoria China from Czechoslovakia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victoria China Czechoslovakia Porcelain Milk Jug Hand-Painted Dutch Children Scene, circa

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Vintage 1940s Czech Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Orange and Gold Botanical Porcelain Pitcher
Chinese Orange and Gold Botanical Porcelain Pitcher

Chinese Orange and Gold Botanical Porcelain Pitcher

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese small orange porcelain pitcher decorated with gold botanicals and characters with a white

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Adam and Eve Ewers, Period 1662-1722
Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Adam and Eve Ewers, Period 1662-1722

Rare Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Adam and Eve Ewers, Period 1662-1722

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Porcelain Chine de Commande Sepia, 18th C
Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Porcelain Chine de Commande Sepia, 18th C

Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Porcelain Chine de Commande Sepia, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1760. Very high quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer
Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer

Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer

By Paragon

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This charming bone china creamer by Paragon is a beautiful example of English porcelain artistry

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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Enameled Pitcher
Chinese Porcelain Enameled Pitcher

Chinese Porcelain Enameled Pitcher

$295

H 11.25 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

Chinese Porcelain Enameled Pitcher

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage Chinese pitcher. Features a hand painted and enameled design vibrant with green

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Barware

Materials

Enamel

Antique De Klauw Delft Oil & Vinegar Blue & White Deftware Plates, ca 1700
Antique De Klauw Delft Oil & Vinegar Blue & White Deftware Plates, ca 1700

Antique De Klauw Delft Oil & Vinegar Blue & White Deftware Plates, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Period: ca

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Blue, Purple and Orange Porcelain Pitchers from China
Blue, Purple and Orange Porcelain Pitchers from China

Blue, Purple and Orange Porcelain Pitchers from China

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful trio of pulled handle, handmade, hand thrown porcelain pitchers each with a face motif

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Milk Pitcher
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Milk Pitcher

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Milk Pitcher

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese export blue and white porcelain milk pitcher.  

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Pot/Small Pitcher
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Pot/Small Pitcher

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Pot/Small Pitcher

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Tea Pot/Small Pitcher. Adorned with intricate designs, it embodies the elegance of Chinese porcelain

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

This charming Chinese export porcelain pitcher was hand painted circa 1770. It captures a bit of

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Antique Late 18th Century Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Chinese Export Milk Pitcher
Blue and White Chinese Export Milk Pitcher

Blue and White Chinese Export Milk Pitcher

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Chinese Export blue and white small jug or pitcher decorated with Chinese landscape scenes

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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Export Helmet Pitcher American Eagle Armorial, For American Market
Rare Chinese Export Helmet Pitcher American Eagle Armorial, For American Market

Rare Chinese Export Helmet Pitcher American Eagle Armorial, For American Market

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Chinese Export Helmet Pitcher with American Eagle Armorial, China for the American Market

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial
19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial

19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century rose medallion cider pitcher with foo dog finial, Nicely decorated in a diminutive

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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18th-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher, Unmarked
18th-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher, Unmarked

18th-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher, Unmarked

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century Chinese Export porcelain pitcher, unmarked.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Export Ewer with Mask, After a Meissen Original, C.1745
Chinese Export Ewer with Mask, After a Meissen Original, C.1745

Chinese Export Ewer with Mask, After a Meissen Original, C.1745

By Chinese Jesus

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Rare Chinese export ewer, copied from a Meissen original of circa 1740, the baluster shaped body on

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Antique 1740s Chinese Rococo Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century circa 1800 Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher
Early 19th Century circa 1800 Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher

Early 19th Century circa 1800 Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century circa 1800 Chinese export porcelain pitcher.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Stork Club Circa 1940's Original Water Pitcher New York Nightclub Manhattan NYC
Stork Club Circa 1940's Original Water Pitcher New York Nightclub Manhattan NYC

Stork Club Circa 1940's Original Water Pitcher New York Nightclub Manhattan NYC

By Hall China

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage circa 1940's original Stork Club water pitcher made by the Hall China Company. This water

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Pitcher
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Pitcher

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Pitcher

Located in Woodbury, CT

Late 19th century Chinese export rose medallion pitcher decorated with panels of figures, flowers

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Water Pitcher 18th-19thC
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Water Pitcher 18th-19thC

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Water Pitcher 18th-19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chinese water pitcher in Famille Rose offers porcelain construction with hand painted

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

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H 4.9 in Dm 3.5 in

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

Located in Katonah, NY

porcelain was imported from China. The naive decoration shows two men in conversation at the water's edge

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Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Golden Famille Rose Pitcher
Early 20th Century Chinese Golden Famille Rose Pitcher

Early 20th Century Chinese Golden Famille Rose Pitcher

Located in Chicago, IL

brought new energy and innovation to traditional techniques. This porcelain pitcher is simply shaped, but

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Porcelain Wine Pot
Chinese Porcelain Wine Pot

Chinese Porcelain Wine Pot

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H 11.5 in W 3 in Dm 9.5 in

Chinese Porcelain Wine Pot

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Made of porcelain, this Chinese wine pot is from the late 1950s and has traditional blue hand

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Pitchers and Decanters

Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Rose Mandarin Cider Jug
Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Rose Mandarin Cider Jug

Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Rose Mandarin Cider Jug

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Cider Jug and Cover, Circa 1810–1825 This handsome

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Pitcher and Bowl Rose Medallion
Antique Chinese Water Pitcher and Bowl Rose Medallion

Antique Chinese Water Pitcher and Bowl Rose Medallion

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Complete Set Chinese Rose Medallion Water Pitcher And Bowl Circa 1870-1880s

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer Figural, 17C
Antique Chinese Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer Figural, 17C

Antique Chinese Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer Figural, 17C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century Emperor: Chongzhen (1627-1644) China

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Antique 17th Century Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Mandarin Rose, Ca 1740-1750
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Mandarin Rose, Ca 1740-1750

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Mandarin Rose, Ca 1740-1750

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug
Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug

Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug

Located in Katonah, NY

A large Blue and White Chinese porcelain mug hand-painted with a continuous scene showing a pagoda

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique  Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Armorial Sand Shaker, Ca 1740-1750
Antique  Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Armorial Sand Shaker, Ca 1740-1750

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Armorial Sand Shaker, Ca 1740-1750

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

palette. With Armorial. It’s a marriage. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Jug Qianlong Period Qing, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Jug Qianlong Period Qing, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Jug Qianlong Period Qing, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / Colour

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese export cider jug
Chinese export cider jug

Chinese export cider jug

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good Chinese export Rose Canton Mandarin palette cider jug of typical form with beautiful bright

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Canton Covered Cider Jug
Chinese Canton Covered Cider Jug

Chinese Canton Covered Cider Jug

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H 7 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Canton Covered Cider Jug

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese Canton blue and white covered cider jug, the lid with a foo dog finial, the handle of

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Silver Plate and Rare Imari Decor Porcelain China Claret Jug
Antique English Silver Plate and Rare Imari Decor Porcelain China Claret Jug

Antique English Silver Plate and Rare Imari Decor Porcelain China Claret Jug

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceedingly rare and fine antique English silver plate and Imari decorated porcelain claret jug

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Nine English 1850s Mason's Patent Ironstone China Hydra Pitchers
Set of Nine English 1850s Mason's Patent Ironstone China Hydra Pitchers

Set of Nine English 1850s Mason's Patent Ironstone China Hydra Pitchers

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of nine Mason's ironstone hydra pitchers from the mid-19th century, with blue, orange and

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Art Deco Porcelain Streamline Pitcher by the Hall China Co. for Westinghouse
Art Deco Porcelain Streamline Pitcher by the Hall China Co. for Westinghouse

Art Deco Porcelain Streamline Pitcher by the Hall China Co. for Westinghouse

By Westinghouse, Hall China

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Art Deco porcelain streamline pitcher by The Hall China Co. for Westinghouse,this is a

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20th Century American Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Large Stoneware Sake Barrel Sake Jug Cask 'A'
Vintage Japanese Large Stoneware Sake Barrel Sake Jug Cask 'A'

Vintage Japanese Large Stoneware Sake Barrel Sake Jug Cask 'A'

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Japanese Large 16" Stoneware Sake Barrel Sake Jug Cask (A). Item features blue painted details, large impressive size, very nice vintage item, great to convert into a lamp. C...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Water Pitcher with Period Silver Mount
Chinese Famille Verte Water Pitcher with Period Silver Mount

Chinese Famille Verte Water Pitcher with Period Silver Mount

Located in Katonah, NY

An exceptional Kangxi Famille Verte water pitcher decorated with beautiful scenes of symbolic

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher

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H 9.25 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Explore the beauty of Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher, featuring

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Pitchers

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Jugs, One for the American Market
Chinese Export Jugs, One for the American Market

Chinese Export Jugs, One for the American Market

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese export pitcher or jug for the American market with gilt decoration and hand-painted eagles

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mandarin or Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher
Large Mandarin or Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher

Large Mandarin or Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Chinese export porcelain pitcher in the mandarin or famille rose pattern. The octagon shaped

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Export Porcelain Water Pitcher

Chinese Export Porcelain Water Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export porcelain famille rose water pitcher with figural and animal reserves on foliate

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Cream Pitcher
Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Cream Pitcher

Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Cream Pitcher

Located in Great Barrington, MA

under the spout. I always have difficulty in dating Fitzhugh and Mandarin pattern Chinese porcelain and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Gold

Two Similar Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Wine Pots
Two Similar Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Wine Pots

Two Similar Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Wine Pots

Located in San Francisco, CA

These wine pots (jugs) where made in China during the first quarter of the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Rose Mandarin Covered Cider Jug
Rose Mandarin Covered Cider Jug

Rose Mandarin Covered Cider Jug

Located in Litchfield, CT

Chinese Ca, 1850 Porcelain with polychrome decoration depicting Chinese life. Condition: In

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Cider Jug
Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Cider Jug

Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Cider Jug

Located in Sheffield, MA

Very unusual large Chinese Export Canton porcelain cider jug in the famille rose palette decorated

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Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Cider Jug
19th Century Chinese Export Cider Jug

19th Century Chinese Export Cider Jug

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century Chinese Export Cider jug. White ground with monogrammed medallions "DMM.". Braided

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century French Sevres Style Limoges Cobalt & 22K Gold Footed Pitcher
20th Century French Sevres Style Limoges Cobalt & 22K Gold Footed Pitcher

20th Century French Sevres Style Limoges Cobalt & 22K Gold Footed Pitcher

By L.F. Limoges

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century porcelain Limoges Style cobalt & 22-karat gold pitcher. This ornate and heavily gilded

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Gold

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Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Rose Medallion Hand Painted, Qing, circa 1875

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese Export, porcelain, Rose Medallion dish or plate which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1875. It is hand painted in the Canton or ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine, antique Chinese Rose Mandarin porcelain vase. With rich polychrome enamel decoration on a light celadon ground. An excellent example with fine decoration! Date: 19th ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Saucer Dish
Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Saucer Dish

Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Saucer Dish

Located in New York, NY

Rose Mandarin Chinese porcelain saucer dish. Vibrantly hued Chinese Export small saucer plate in pinks and blues and greens. China, circa 1820's Dimensions: 6" diameter x 1.25" hei...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export "Rockefeller Pattern" Punch Pot
18th Century Chinese Export "Rockefeller Pattern" Punch Pot

18th Century Chinese Export "Rockefeller Pattern" Punch Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

"Rockefeller Pattern" / Chinese Export Famille Rose Mandarin-Pattern punch pot (or large tea pot) and cover. Qianlong Period (1736-1795), the vessel finely enameled to each side with...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century
Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin pattern porcelain cider jug with double or cross strap handles which are painted with delicate blossoms. There are cloud form cartouches on either side d...

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Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

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Chinese Porcelain Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese porcelain pitcher for your home. Each Chinese porcelain pitcher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese porcelain pitcher — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Chinese porcelain pitcher bearing Art Deco, Rococo or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese porcelain pitcher over the years, but those crafted by L.F. Limoges, Mason's Ironstone and Westinghouse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Porcelain Pitcher?

The average selling price for a Chinese porcelain pitcher at 1stDibs is $1,148, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Porcelain Pitcher
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    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.

    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    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 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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 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.