Question 1

Why is D&G so expensive?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why D&G is expensive. Rather than following the rapidly changing trends of fashion, Dolce & Gabbana has instead held to its close-fitting tailoring and decadent designs. The Italian luxury fashion house sources costly fine materials, like calfskin, lace and silk, for its pieces. In addition, artisans working for Dolce & Gabbana often produce each piece by hand, so the brand's labor costs are high. Finally, only a limited number of Dolce & Gabbana clothing, bags, shoes and other pieces are available each season, so demand is often much greater than supply. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Dolce & Gabbana apparel and accessories.

Question 2

What is a D flawless diamond?

Accepted Answer

A D flawless diamond is a diamond gemstone of exceptional quality. Gems worthy of the title have the best possible color and clarity grades. Expert gemologists working in third-party laboratories provide the ratings for gemstones. Shop a range of diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is the difference between semi-porcelain and porcelain?

Accepted Answer

The difference between semi-porcelain and porcelain is the temperature at which it is produced and its appearance. Both types of pottery usually come from kaolin clay, but porcelain gets fired at higher temperatures than semi-porcelain. Consequently, porcelain has a translucent appearance, while semi-porcelain is opaque. In addition, semi-porcelain is usually more water-absorbent than porcelain. Explore a wide range of porcelain and semi-porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is porcelain made of?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain is made up of kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and clay. It is created using a two-ore firing process.

Question 5

What is feldspar porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Feldspar porcelain is a type of ceramic made from a blend of kaolin clay and the mineral feldspar. The mix of ores gives the porcelain a translucent gray-blue appearance. Rorstrand is known for producing feldspar porcelain décor. On 1stDibs, shop a range of feldspar porcelain decorative objects.

Question 6

What is Bavarian porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Bavarian porcelain is characterized by its delicate translucent porcelain and finely decorated designs. The colorful designs often depicted hand-painted floral scenes and figurines. Shop a collection of Bavarian porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is a porcelain socket?

Accepted Answer

A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.

Question 8

What is a porcelain sign?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain signs are thin metal sheets bonded with durable glass coating at a high temperature. It is further coated with enamel for protection. Because of its multi-layer coating, these signs are thicker than painted metal signs. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of porcelain signs.

Question 9

What is a porcelain vase?

Accepted Answer

A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What was porcelain used for?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain was once used for many of the same purposes as it is today. Ancient Chinese artisans invented the material and created statues, trinkets, cups, plates, teapots and other dinnerware and serveware, just as contemporary manufacturers do. Today, porcelain is also a key material in the manufacturing of electrical insulation, plumbing fixtures, tiling, dental bridges and crowns and many other items. Find a large selection of porcelain wares on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Where was porcelain made?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain was first made in China. Artisans began producing early forms during the Tang Dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 A.D. During the Yuan Dynasty from 1279 to 1368, crafting techniques advanced to produce the strong, translucent pottery that we call porcelain today. Shop a wide variety of porcelain objects on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is Hirado porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Hirado porcelain or Hirado ware is made in Japan. Most often it’s made in Makawachi so you will hear it referred to as Mikawachi ware at times. A sometsuke underglaze of cobalt and white is most popular as it highlights the fine grain of the porcelain and the complicated details and elaborate openwork. Shop a collection of Hirado ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What is vitro porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Vitro-porcelain is a variety of glass. It gets its name from its pressed construction, which gives it the look of porcelain or pottery. John George Sowerby invented the material in 1877. On 1stDibs, shop a range of porcelain decorative objects.

Question 14

What is in porcelain clay?

Accepted Answer

Most porcelain contains a mixture of silica, clays, feldspar and kaolin. In the case of bone china, bone ash is also included. Porcelain is a ceramic and is made like all others by mixing clay with additives, shaping it and then firing it in a kiln. Where porcelain differs is the ingredient mixture, often containing kaolin and the fact that it’s fired at a hotter temperature. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is Lladró porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Lladró is known for its porcelain figurines and sculptures. Lladró high porcelain creations express beauty and technical perfection and are meticulously made. The designs pay high attention to detail, which results in life-like figurines and bold sculptures that represent a wide range of ideas and motifs. Find a selection of Lladró porcelain on 1stDibs.

Question 16

When was porcelain invented?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain was invented during the Tang Dynasty in China, which began in 618 A.D. and ended in 907. Pieces produced during this period tended to be very simple and might not be easily recognizable as porcelain to modern-day collectors. The form of porcelain that most people envision today emerged during the Yuan Dynasty, which occurred between 1279 and 1368 A.D. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of porcelain.

Question 17

What is Japanese porcelain?

Accepted Answer

The creation of Japanese porcelain began in the late 1500s. Although the styles and variations of Japanese porcelain range, many consider Kyushu to be the center of Japanese porcelain production. You’ll find a variety of antique and modern Japanese porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What is a porcelain plate?

Accepted Answer

A porcelain plate is a dish made out of a material called porcelain. A type of ceramic, porcelain is made out of highly refined clay that gets fired at high temperatures. Porcelain plates have an appealing translucent appearance and are harder and less porous than other types of ceramic dinnerware. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of porcelain plates.

Question 19

What is 2d art example?

Accepted Answer

An example of 2-D art is a painting. Photography and drawings are also two-dimensional. Two dimensional refers to anything that’s a flat plane.

Question 20

Is a D clarity diamond good?

Accepted Answer

A D clarity diamond is quite rare, so it is considered valuable. The lettering system refers to color, and D clarity signifies that a diamond is colorless. So whether D clarity is good or not, really comes down to a matter of preference in what you are looking for in a diamond. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Porcelain A D

Vintage 1930s French Porcelain

D.F. Limoges, France. Porcelain baby warming bowl. Stopper with a child's face.

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture

20th Century German Rococo Vases

Vase mural bouquetière à décor d'ange en barbotine en porcelaine de Meissen

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Large Porcelain Biscuit Sculpture of Jeanne d'Arc Holding a Distaff - 1Y167

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Antique Print of a Porcelain Vase of Mr. le Marquis d'Azeglio by Delange '1869'

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Antique Print of a Porcelain Plate of Mr. le Marquis d'Azeglio by Delange '1869'

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Natural Specimens

Antique French Louis XV Style Bisque and Ormolu Sculpture After A. Rousaud

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Antique French "G.D.A. Limoges" Porcelain Gold & Red Oyster Plate, Circa 1900's

Antique 19th Century British Regency Porcelain

A Set of Five Fine Derby Porcelain Salmon-Ground Botanical Specimen Plates

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Oggetti Mangani Porcelain Cockatoo Figure 24K Gold Dipped

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Set of Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue Porcelain Dessert Plates, 2

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

19th Century A.D. Mougin Mantel Clock

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Large Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock Set, circa 1890

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Porcelain and Ormolu Classical Clock Set, English Country Garden

Antique 1860s Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Napoleon III Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

English Dinner Plates

A Derby Porcelain Salmon-Ground Plate of An Elder Scented Iris

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Large Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Rococo Antique Clock Set

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tableware

A Dozen Duc D'Angouleme Dishes

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dinner Plates

A Set of Six Derby Porcelain Plates Decorated with Fruit.

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

French AD Mougin Rococo Style Bronze Mantel Clock, Dragon Motif, circa 1880

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Large Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Rococo Clock

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Soup Tureens

A Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tureen, Cover and Stand

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Chinese Export Porcelain Model of a Cat, 19th Century

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

A Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Hors d'oeuvre Dishes

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Piero Fornasetti Cupole D'Italia Plate, Annunziata a Napoli, 1960s

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Sevres Mounted Meuble d’appui

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Decorative Art

Antique 19th Century Framed German Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Gypsey

Antique 19th Century English Vases

A Pair of Derby Porcelain Open-work Leaf-form Vases & Covers

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Chinese Export Famille Rose Tureen, Cover and a Stand, circa 1765

2010s French Ashtrays

Hermes Porcelain Les Jardins d'Armenie Ashtray or Vide-Poche Catchall

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Midcentury Mangani Oggetti Gold Plated Italian Sculptural Porcelain Parrot Lamp

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

"Parrot" Sculpture Made by Oggetti of Italy and Designed by Mangani

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

French Mantel Clock Set, Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain Panels, Empire Style

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