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An English Porcelain Tray c.1830 with a view of Frogmore House
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Exeter, GB
An English Porcelain Tray c.1830 very finely painted with a view of Frogmore House, Windsor
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Important 18th Century Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock
Category
Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
H 11 in W 11 in D 7 in
Meissen porcelain, an important life-Size seated monkey figure by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important Meissen porcelain life-size seated monkey figure by J. J. Kandler with provenance from
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 26.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Porcelain Meissen Cockatoo
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisboa, PT
Porcelain Meissen cockatoo from 18th century.
The Meissen porcelain factory has gained a
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Antique 18th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Signed Austrian Porcelain Hand Painted Porcelain Serving Plate With Gold
By Schlaggenwald Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely large round vintage hand painted porcelain plate, serving piece or barware is
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
H 1 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Rare Antique German Meissen Porcelain Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
An antique German Meissen platter offers porcelain construction with Blue pattern and rim, stamped
Category
Antique 18th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s
An oval small dish by Meissen. An openwork
Category
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hochst porcelain teapot & cover, c. 1755.
By Höchst Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Hochst porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1755. The globular body, hand painted with a farmer and a
Category
Antique 1750s German Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Figuren an Apple Picker, Shepherd and Woodman
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century Meissen Porcelain figurine depicting a young girl picking apples, a
Category
Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle.
By Thieme Potschappel.
Decorated
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fortune Teller Figure. Bow Porcelain C1750
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Poole, Julia, and Fitzwilliam Museum, 1986, Plagiarism personified?: European pottery and porcelain
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Lions. Bow Porcelain C1750
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An attractive pair of lions, in the white; possibly based on a Chinese original.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Fourteen Porcelain Plates by Various German Makers
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of fourteen porcelain plates by various German makers
German, circa 1900
Measures
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Caughley English Porcelain Pail Shape Cream Jug
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and fine antique English porcelain cream jug decorated with gilded patterning by Caughley
Category
Antique 1780s English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Teapot
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain teapot.
By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen ‘Puce Ground’ Porcelain Bowl, C. 1740
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Meissen porcelain bowl, c. 1740. The puce ground bowl, finely painted to the front, with a shaped
Category
Antique 1740s German Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Imari porcelain gourd shape, Arita, Japan, Meiji Period.
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Imari porcelain gourd shaped dish, Arita, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The unusual gourd shaped
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair, Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological & Gold Encrusted Chargers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen (German, founded 1710), 20th century.
A pair of fine quality porcelain chargers depicting
Category
20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
Pair Meissen porcelain covered and hen, c. 1920.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine and large pair of Meissen porcelain figures of a cockerel and a hen, c. 1920. Originally
Category
Vintage 1920s German Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chelsea Porcelain Damasked or Molded Octagonal Plate with Butterfly
By Chelsea Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain plate.
By the Chelsea Porcelain Factory.
Likely made in the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Deep Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hand-painted and gilded Meissen porcelain deep plate
Beautiful Maissen porcelain deep plate with
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
21th Century Meissen Porcelain Espressoset richard Wagner Bayreuth Fantaisie
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Epfach, DE
the porcelain is after a watercolor by Susanne Schinkel, the daughter of the famous Berlin architect
Category
2010s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.37 in W 2.96 in D 4.73 in
Pair Meissen Germany Porcelain Serving Inset Strainer Entrée Dishes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair Meissen Germany Porcelain Serving Entrée Dishes. Hand painted scattered florals throughout
Category
20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
21th Century Meissen Porcelain Mug Bayreuth Richard Wagner Fantaisie
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Epfach, DE
so-called Wagnerzimmer, art dealer Brigitte Martini developed this uniquely beautiful porcelain with
Category
2010s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
21th Century Meissen Porcelain Mug Bayreuth Richard Wagner Fantaisie
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Epfach, DE
so-called Wagnerzimmer, art dealer Brigitte Martini developed this uniquely beautiful porcelain with
Category
2010s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Each candleholder finely detailed to the centre with an image of playing cards to one side and crest on the reverses, each image contained within a gilt circle, further enhanced with...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Romantic Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Swansea Porcelain Fluted Breakfast Cup and Saucer, c1816
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Swansea Porcelain Fluted Breakfast Cup and Saucer, c1816
Additional information:
Date : c1816
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique topographical porcelain cup & saucer.
By
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dessert Plate, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Plate, circa 1755-1760: Octagonal plate, the decoration after an oriental original (possibly from the region now modern Bhutan), with four robed ladies walking through a stylized lan...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dessert Plate, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Circular plate, the well outlined and transfer printed in black/brown outline and filled-in with 'wet' enamels all with Chinese figures in a garden and a child playing with an excite...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bohemian Haas & Czjzek Porcelain Serving Tray, Schlaggenwald, 1920s
By Schlaggenwald Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Bohemian Haas & Czjzek Porcelain Serving Tray, Schlaggenwald 1920s
Offered for sale is
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.63 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture.
A Meissen porcelain reticulated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th-century Chelsea Porcelain Dishes Painted with Vegetables
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Chelsea porcelain dishes, after the Meissen, are of an unusual deep octagonal form and are very
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Can, Polychrome "Strutting Bird", Bow Porcelain, circa 1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can from the bow porcelain factory, naively painted with the ‘Strutting Bird
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Regency Period Coalport Porcelain Chinoiserie Dish with Yellow Dragon & Lions
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Coalport Porcelain Chinoiserie Dish with Yellow Dragon
Circa 1805-10
The Coalport porcelain shaped
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2 in W 10.75 in D 7.5 in
Antique English Neoclassical Porcelain Plate attributed to Coalport
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Neoclassical porcelain plate
Attributed to Coalport.
Decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Italian Doccia Topographical Porcelain Neoclassical Cup and Saucer
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Italian Doccia Topographical porcelain neoclassical cup & saucer.
By Doccia
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coalport Porcelain Porter Mug, J.H. Smith, Dated 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine and rare Coalport porcelain Porter Mug, dated 1820. The large mug with a blue ground, and
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Chocolate/Coffee Pot
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain coffee or chocolate pot.
By the Doccia porcelain
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.25 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Bowl with Chinoiserie Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early example of Bow porcelain, decorated in ‘wet’ famille rose colours; featuring a peony, a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Plate Disheveled Birds, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1767
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Of silver shape with lobed and gilt dentil edge; the well with a landscape of exotic birds enameled in a brilliant palette all on a festoon of dense green-black foliage, the rim with...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Itinerant Ballad Singer figures. Bow porcelain C1748
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
garbled inscriptions.
The porcelain of these figures is different from that of the slightly later, post
Category
Antique 1740s English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Porcelain ‘Water’ Ewer from the ‘Elements’ Series by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large porcelain ‘Water’ ewer from the ‘Elements’ series by Meissen
German, 19th Century
Height
Category
Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of Two Lovers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain group of two seated lovers.
Blue crossed swords
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Romantic Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century English Porcelain Chelsea Gold Anchor Latticed Botanical Dishes
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chelsea porcelain reticulated circular dishes, Gold anchor period, circa 1760.
The Chelsea
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Bow English Porcelain Figure of a Flute Player
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique English porcelain figurine.
By Bow.
In the form of a boy clothed in 18th century garb
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chelsea Porcelain Frill Vase with Birds, Rococo ca 1760
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a charming frill vase made by the Chelsea Porcelain factory in about 1760. The vase is in
Category
Antique 1760s English Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Antique English Hand Painted Porcelain Compotes
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of antique English hand painted and raised gilt porcelain compotes. Each one is painted a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India
Category
Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique German Meissen School Porcelain Cherub Grouping Early 20thC
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German figural grouping in the manner of Meissen offers cherubs and young woman in countryside setting, hand painted with gilt highlights; maker stamp as photographed; 20t...
Category
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning German mid-century porcelain wall plaque or tile decorated with Angel fish by world
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage Meissen porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Jester with a monkey and owl
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain 18th Century Leaf Dish Hand Painted, circa 1770
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This large 18th century Meissen porcelain leaf form dish incorporates the prevailing artistic
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of the Drunken Silenus
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Meissen Porcelain figure group of the Drunken Silenus, late 19th century, after the model by F E
Category
Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Caughley Salopian English Porcelain Shapes Plates or Dishes
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of English porcelain shaped bowls or dishes.
By Caughley.
In a heart-form or
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Chelsea Porcelain Tromp L'oeil Leaf Dish with Flowers
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chelsea Porcelain Tromp L'oeil Leaf Dish,
Red Anchor Period,
circa 1755-1760
The large Red
Category
Antique 1750s English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Porcelain Manufactory.
Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center including various flowers
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Can Blue and White "Peony & Bamboo" Bow Porcelain, circa 1754
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
porcelain decoration. Peonies, also known as the "king of flowers," are often depicted in Chinese art as a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Berlin porcelain plaque, after F. A. von Kaulbach, c. 1860.
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine K.P.M. Berlin porcelain plaque, after Friedrich August von Kaulbach, c. 1860. Beautifully
Category
Antique 1860s German Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with a large residence in a Chinese landscape.
Prov: Taylor Collection; Watney Collection.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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- What is Hirado porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hirado 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.
- What is a porcelain socket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a porcelain sign?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Porcelain 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.
- What is a porcelain vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is feldspar porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Feldspar 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.
- What is porcelain made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Porcelain is made up of kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and clay. It is created using a two-ore firing process.
- What is Bavarian porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bavarian 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.
- What is vitro porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Vitro-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.
- Where was porcelain made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Porcelain 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.
- What is Lladró porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lladró 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.
- What is in porcelain clay?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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.
- What is Japanese porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- When was porcelain invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Porcelain 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.
- What is a porcelain plate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024On porcelain, KPM stands for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, a German maker. The company has been synonymous with exquisite porcelain works fit for nobility and royalty for over 200 years. KPM porcelain plates, centerpieces and sculptures are painstakingly formed through traditional techniques and meticulously painted by hand, producing one-of-a-kind quality. King Frederick II of Prussia founded KPM in Berlin in 1763 after two other entrepreneurs had been unsuccessful in establishing porcelain manufacturing companies in Germany. Shop a collection of Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur porcelain ware on 1stDibs.
- Is Mintons china or porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021Porcelain is created from a mix of specific materials that is then heated at between 2,200 and 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Kaolin is the primary material from which porcelain is made (although clay minerals might only account for a small proportion of the whole). Afterward, it is glazed to give a luxe finish. Unglazed porcelain is called bisque. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges porcelain is made of kaolin, feldspar and quartz, making it the finest hard-paste porcelain in the world. It is the addition of kaolin that makes the porcelain so sought-after and also gives it the distinction of being bone china. Shop a collection of Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Kangxi mark appears on porcelain created in China during the Kangxi period, 1662-1722. There are two types of Kangxi marks: a reign mark and a potter’s personal mark. Reign marks are six-character marks in two vertical lines with a double circle around them. Other marks vary and indicate a potter’s personal mark. They could be a picture, a blank circle or a character. Browse a variety of authenticated Kangxi porcelain on 1stDibs.
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