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Cornflower Chinese Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Butterfly Handled Cup and saucer set, 1879-1889, Aesthetic
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
blue cornflowers, are accentuated with grey and gold medallions in abstract design. The butterflies and
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Vases

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Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Set of 8 Mid Century Vintage Fishes Decorative Porcelain Plates, Poland, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design
By Enesco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Antique French "Haviland & Co." Limoges Porcelain Turkey Pattern Oyster Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Haviland & Co." Limoges Porcelain Turkey Pattern Oyster Plate with Hand-Painted Sea Life, Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

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French Porcelain 6-Well Oyster Plate, c.1890
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French porcelain oyster plate, circa 1890. Six shell shaped oyster wells with colorful, hand painted ‘eyes’ surround a central turquoise, round sauce well, outlined in gold. The ...
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Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden
By Bow Porcelain, Derby, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain figurine. By the Derby Porcelain Works. With 3 children in a garden accompanied by a lamb and a cat. The boy is reclining against a tall fl...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain

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Victorian Pair of Staffordshire Pottery Copper Lustre Split Leg Dog Figurines
Located in London, GB
Victorian pair of Staffordshire pottery hand painted copper lustre dogs with split legs, circa 1860. They have well defined fur, a black muzzle and golden eyes. Measuring approximate...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pottery

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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Sleeping Cat
By Kutani Studio
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of a cat depicts a cat naturalistically modeled with its paws beneath it and it tail f...
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Wim Delvoye Cloaca Mug 2002, 5 Available 'Priced Per Mug'
By Wim Delvoye 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaca mug by Wim Delvoye, new unused, 5 available (price per mug). Made for his first solo show in USA at the New Museum NY in 2002. Also available from the same artist: 3 cans o...
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Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewelry casket, circa 1870 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape, with the top as well as each sid...
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Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Villeroy & Boch Santa's Apple Baker. Porcelain Winter Bakery Delight Apple Baker
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
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Gio Ponti, Tea for 6 with Dessert Plates, in Porcelain Richard Ginori, Year 1939
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
GIO PONTI - servizio da the DA 6 in porcellana RICHARD GINORI, decorazione di Doccia. Periodo. ART DECO Pezzi. 21
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Set of 12 T&v Limoges Gilt Porcelain Oyster Plates with Green Transfer Ferns
By T&V Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique porcelain oyster plates. By T&V Limoges. With green transfer decoration of ferns as well as gilt highlights. Originally retailed by Davis, Collamore...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Porcelain

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41-Piece 19th Century Vieux-Paris Coffee & Tea Service
Located in Dallas, TX
41-Piece 19th century Vieux-Paris coffee & tea service is a stunning collection that will let you entertain in style! Each piece is carefully crafted from fine porcelain, then hand-p...
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tea Sets

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Located in New York, NY
An unusually large Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in white porcelain slip-painting of water
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Crown Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup, White, Gilt with Blue Cornflowers, 1782-1790
By Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
cornflowers set in gilt. The set was made by the Crown Derby Porcelain Company, later called Royal Crown
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Antique 1780s English George III Tea Sets

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Set of a Dozen Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Dinner Dishes
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: With paper stickers for the eminent dealer of Chinese porcelains Elinor Gordon
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Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

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Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Covered Urn with Hand-Painted Decoration
Located in New York, NY
stunning plumage and floral and fauna decoration in colors of celadon, rose, cornflower blue, cerulean
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Set of a Dozen Chinese Famille Rose Soup Dishes
Located in Katonah, NY
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

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Set of Six Derby Sprig Decorated Soup Bowls
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
Background The cornflower sprig pattern was one of the most popular porcelain patterns of the last quarter
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Minton Porcelain Teacup, Yellow with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825
By Minton
Located in London, GB
was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great potters such as Spode
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

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A 19th Century Qing Dynasty Porcelain Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
light cornflower blue.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Questions About Cornflower Chinese Porcelain
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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.

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

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