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Serving Bowl by Franciscan Fine China
Serving Bowl by Franciscan Fine China

Serving Bowl by Franciscan Fine China

By Franciscan China 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury serving bowl by Franciscan Fine China. The color is gray-green with stylized tree line in center.

Category

20th Century North American Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Famille Verte Fishbowl
Fine Chinese Famille Verte Fishbowl

Fine Chinese Famille Verte Fishbowl

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Chinese Famille Verte Fishbowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Chinese Famille Verte fishbowl, with rich plum enameled background, two finely painted court scenes, the interior painted with goldfish and foliage.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
Fine Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle

Fine Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Fine Chinese Jade Snuff bottle Qing Dynasty finely carved in low relief with a Buddhist lion frolicking, the stone of even greyish color, 2.25 inches (5.71 cm.).

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade

1960s Fine Chinese Silk Art Embroidered Tapestry Panel
1960s Fine Chinese Silk Art Embroidered Tapestry Panel

1960s Fine Chinese Silk Art Embroidered Tapestry Panel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Fine Chinese Silk Art Embroidered Tapestry Village Folk framed Frame 32.25 tall x 20.5 w x .5 thick Silk Art Silk art 24.75 tall x 13 Preowned original unrestored vintage con...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk

62-Piece "China Garden" Bone China Set by Fine China Japan
62-Piece "China Garden" Bone China Set by Fine China Japan

62-Piece "China Garden" Bone China Set by Fine China Japan

Located in Germantown, MD

Fine 62-Piece "China Garden" Bone China set made in Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candelabras

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Man Chinese Antique, ca 1900
Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Man Chinese Antique, ca 1900

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Man Chinese Antique, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Man CHinese Antique.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Christies Catalogue Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades and Works of Art
Christies Catalogue Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades and Works of Art

Christies Catalogue Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades and Works of Art

By Christie's

Located in Mexico City, MX

Auction catalog with outstanding works of Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades and Works of Art. Ideal for collectors, galleries and art lovers.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Christian Dior Casablanca Mug Fine China Porcelain Japan (Chipped)
Christian Dior Casablanca Mug Fine China Porcelain Japan (Chipped)

Christian Dior Casablanca Mug Fine China Porcelain Japan (Chipped)

By Christian Dior

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Christian Dior "Casablanca" Fine China 24K Gold Trim porcelain mug. The mug has a small chip at the top rim and needs restoration.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, 1900
Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, 1900

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a lady with Parasol.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Chinese Qing Period Carved Giltwood and Lacquered Console Table
Fine Chinese Qing Period Carved Giltwood and Lacquered Console Table

Fine Chinese Qing Period Carved Giltwood and Lacquered Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Chinese Qing-period Carved Giltwood and Lacquered Console Table  China, 19th Century A stunning example of the elegance of the Qing Period in Chinese furniture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold
Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold

By Hutschenreuther, Tirschenreuth Bavaria

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Selb Bavaria Germany Floral Yellow and gold.

Category

Early 20th Century German Empire Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900
Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a lady with Parasol.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.
Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.

Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Fine China, a set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Christian Dior Casablanca Mug Fine China Porcelain Japan with Chip
Christian Dior Casablanca Mug Fine China Porcelain Japan with Chip

Christian Dior Casablanca Mug Fine China Porcelain Japan with Chip

By Christian Dior

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Christian Dior "Casablanca" Fine China 24K Gold Trim porcelain mug. The mug has a small chip at the top and needs restoration.

Category

1980s French Ceramics

Fine Chinese Export Porcelain Plate
Fine Chinese Export Porcelain Plate

Fine Chinese Export Porcelain Plate

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a plate from China, it has been made late 19th century, very nice colors, black, brown blue. It is a canton plate.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery on Silk Birds on Branch 69x47cm
Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery on Silk Birds on Branch 69x47cm

Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery on Silk Birds on Branch 69x47cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Framed fine Chinese embroidery on silk, depicting birds on a branch and peony flowers with character signs at the top left, second half of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Fine Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jadeite Small Vase and Cover
Fine Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jadeite Small Vase and Cover

Fine Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jadeite Small Vase and Cover

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jadeite Small Vase and Cover The tapered white mottled pale green vessel with spinach green inclusions worked with open leafy flowers with russet e...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, eight lunch plates
Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, eight lunch plates

Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, eight lunch plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, set of eight lunch plates in modern design with abstract motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, eight dinner plates
Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, eight dinner plates

Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, eight dinner plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paint It Red Collection - Red Vanilla, Royal Fine China, a set of eight dinner plates in modern design and abstract motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Bavaria Arzberg Fine China Teapot Porcelain
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Bavaria Arzberg Fine China Teapot Porcelain

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Bavaria Arzberg Fine China Teapot Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Arzberg Fine China featuring a colourful design of a teapot with a bunch of flowers tied to the spout with a ribbon and a hand as an extension...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces
Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces

Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces

Located in Birmingham, AL

is Antique collectables Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria "Phoenix" Patterned fine china, hand painted, made in Germany. A Beautiful Collection!!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Plate
Fine Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Plate

Fine Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Plate

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a plate from china, it has been made late 19th century, very nice colors, green, orange blue. It is a canton plate.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor
Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor

Located in London, GB

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in tradition...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wood

42 Pieces Mikasa Ultima and Super Strong Silver Grey White Fine China Cameo
42 Pieces Mikasa Ultima and Super Strong Silver Grey White Fine China Cameo

42 Pieces Mikasa Ultima and Super Strong Silver Grey White Fine China Cameo

Located in Brea, CA

42 pieces Mikasa platinum ultima cameo super strong silver grey white fine china, marked on bottom, 12 pieces of 10.75" big dinner plates, 6 pieces of 9" soup bowls, 12 pairs of foot...

Category

20th Century American American Classical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

The figures and objects are tightly painted creating a fine tableau. Circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Paint

Fine Chinese Porcelain Gold Ground Baluster Vase Scrolling Foliage Blossoms 20c
Fine Chinese Porcelain Gold Ground Baluster Vase Scrolling Foliage Blossoms 20c

Fine Chinese Porcelain Gold Ground Baluster Vase Scrolling Foliage Blossoms 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

This baluster vase is not merely a decorative object; it is a work of art that encapsulates the rich tradition and skilled craftsmanship of Chinese porcelain. Its blend of artistic e...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese hardwood side table, circa 1800
Fine Chinese hardwood side table, circa 1800

Fine Chinese hardwood side table, circa 1800

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality early 19th Century Chinese hardwood side table, having wonderful hand carved intricate pierced decoration, depicting foliage, fruit and mythical Bats.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Early and Fine Chinese Iron Water Bath
Early and Fine Chinese Iron Water Bath

Early and Fine Chinese Iron Water Bath

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Early 19th to mid 19th century Chinese, Iron, water bath. With the patina of decades, this cast-iron sarcophagus-shaped bath has its original handles and exudes a timeless floral dec...

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates
Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates

Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 30 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted dessert plates, each with a colorful floral design, an intricate trim ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900
Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant display cabinet from the late 19th century exemplifies the perfection of line and proportion that makes classical Chinese furniture so timeless. The tall cabinet has a r...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Millefleur Bowl On Rosewood Stand 20c
Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Millefleur Bowl On Rosewood Stand 20c

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Millefleur Bowl On Rosewood Stand 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

This famille rose bowl is a modern masterpiece that pays homage to traditional Chinese ceramic art. Its blend of vibrant colors, intricate design, and cultural symbolism make it a di...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-decorated Tea Bowl (Gold Luster, Rich, Floral, Fine China)
Hand-decorated Tea Bowl (Gold Luster, Rich, Floral, Fine China)

Hand-decorated Tea Bowl (Gold Luster, Rich, Floral, Fine China)

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Melanie Sherman Hand-decorated Tea Bowl / Yunomi (Gold Luster, Rich, Floral, Fine China, Precious) Porcelain, 24K German Gold Luster, Glaze, Underglaze, China Paints, Vintage Transfe...

Category

17th Century Rococo More Art

Materials

Luster, Paint, Glaze, Porcelain

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Bow Knot Gilt Gold Ribbon ROC Early 20c
Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Bow Knot Gilt Gold Ribbon ROC Early 20c

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Bow Knot Gilt Gold Ribbon ROC Early 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

A fine Chinese porcelain vase in "Gan Lan" (olive) form, wrapped in a coral red bow knot ribbon carved in relief, hand decorated in real gilt gold with flying bats and clouds.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases, Jingdezhen Attributed
Pair of Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases, Jingdezhen Attributed

Pair of Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases, Jingdezhen Attributed

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Late Qing Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases, Jingdezhen, circa 1900, Fine Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases, Late Qing to Republic Period, Antique Chinese B...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Phoenix Meiping Vase Stand Modern 20c
Fine Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Phoenix Meiping Vase Stand Modern 20c

Fine Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Phoenix Meiping Vase Stand Modern 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

An apocryphal six-character Yongzheng mark within double circles on the base lends additional authenticity and intrigue, making this vase a distinguished addition to any collection o...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Collection Of Knowles Collector Fine China Plates By Eve Licea Biblical Mothers
Collection Of Knowles Collector Fine China Plates By Eve Licea Biblical Mothers

Collection Of Knowles Collector Fine China Plates By Eve Licea Biblical Mothers

Located in Bastogne, BE

A collection of Edwin M. Knowles fine china collector numbered plates from The Biblical Mothers Series by the artist Eve Licea.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates
Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates

Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 36 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted bread plates, each with a colorful floral design, an intricate trim and ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Set 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates
Early 20th Century Set 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates

Early 20th Century Set 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted salad plates, each with a colorful floral design, an intricate trim and ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Set 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates
Early 20th Century Set 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates

Early 20th Century Set 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 34 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dining Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted dinner plates, each with a colorful floral design, an intricate trim an...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent And Fine  Chinese Six-Panel Screen
Magnificent And Fine  Chinese Six-Panel Screen

Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Very Fine Chinese Woodblock Print China Antique, 19th Century
Very Fine Chinese Woodblock Print China Antique, 19th Century

Very Fine Chinese Woodblock Print China Antique, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely made print Interesting and finely painted Chinese Silk painting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints Regio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Prints

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Celadon Glaze Relief Carved Covered Censer on Tripod Feet mid-20c
Fine Chinese Celadon Glaze Relief Carved Covered Censer on Tripod Feet mid-20c

Fine Chinese Celadon Glaze Relief Carved Covered Censer on Tripod Feet mid-20c

Located in Richmond, CA

This censer is a sublime marriage of artistic mastery and symbolic depth, making it a distinguished addition to any collection of fine Chinese ceramics. circa 1950, Mid 20th Century...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Persian Design Fine Chinese Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Persian Design Fine Chinese Rug

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Persian Design Fine Chinese Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful mid century Persian design rug with nice floral and central medallion design and nice colors with blue field, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cott...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage, 1950's Narumi (Japan) Fine China Teapot
Vintage, 1950's Narumi (Japan) Fine China Teapot

Vintage, 1950's Narumi (Japan) Fine China Teapot

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This rare vintage bone china Narumi teapot is about 20" in diameter and 6.5" high. The pot holds about 40 Oz of liquid. There are no cracks, chips or any other damages.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty
Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty

Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine embroidered silk panel in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibited at the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco February 8th - Mar...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850

Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as ear...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A few things account for the difference between bone china and fine china. True bone china contains animal-derived bone ash, while fine china does not. The addition of the bone ash gives bone china a lighter, more delicate feel and a translucent appearance. Fine china, by comparison, is weightier and more opaque. Also, fine china tends to be more economically priced than bone. Explore a variety of china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Real fine bone China can be extremely valuable. If it has a somewhat translucent quality when held up to a light it is real. If the piece is from a renowned manufacturer and is a rare piece, it can be even more valuable.