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Meissen Porcelain Pink Roses Coffee Service and Embossed Decorations '11 Cups'
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, Meissen porcelain is given the nickname of "white gold"! Through the years, Meissen has perfected its hard
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Rare Rose Broth Cups Service and Embossed Decorations 12 Cups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of "white gold"! Through the years, Meissen has perfected its hard-paste products with high
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen cups and saucers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
at the time. In 1710, they succeeded in creating a hard paste porcelain formula and the Meissen
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Antique Late 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von
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Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

6 Antique German Dresden Meissen Klemm Carl Thieme Pitcher Tea Cups Plates
By Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain, Klemm & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
.” "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were
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Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Mirror
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
produce "true" or hard-paste porcelain and remained unrivaled in terms of innovation and beauty for
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Meissen Porcelain Mirror
Meissen Porcelain Mirror
H 65.25 in W 41 in D 5.63 in
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secure and easier to guard the secret of hard paste porcelain. Initial production was, for the most part
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Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque
H 0.25 in W 8.4 in D 6.75 in
Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Mary Magdalene
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, where it was more secure and easier to guard the secret of hard paste porcelain. Initial production was
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Antique 1870s German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, featuring two different floral motifs, scrolled
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Early 20th Century German Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain in Europe. The
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Meissen Dresden Porcelain Snake Handle Mantel Urn Vase 12"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
"Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments
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20th Century Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Chinese & Meissen Famille Verte Porcelain Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
–1722) and the right a copy by Meissen made circa 1740. Chinese porcelain has always been the
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Grieving Cupid, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von
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Antique 1860s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Meissen Continental Porcelain Parrot Bird Green Gilt 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. Meissen Porcelain, also called Dresden Porcelain. German hard-paste porcelain produced at the Meissen
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Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Mandolin Player & Woodcutter Figurines, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
inches (6.87cm) Meissen Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was the first European hard-paste
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Antique 1860s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
manufacturers. Meissen was the first European "hard paste" porcelain ever made. Developed in 1708, Meissen began
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie German Dinner Plate with Painted Ming Dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
capitalize on this trend, Meissen Porcelain, founded in 1708 as the first European hard-paste porcelain
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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel

Meissen Wall Sconces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
ceramics manufacturer to produce "true" or hard-paste porcelain and remained unrivalled in terms of
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Wall Sconces
Meissen Wall Sconces
H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Lame Cherub on Crutches, ca. 1880’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus
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Antique 1880s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Charming Meissen Porcelain Cat and Mouse Figurine, Circa 19th Century
Located in Detroit, MI
European hard-paste porcelain. The production of porcelain in Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Lidded Tureen, Hand Painted with Birds, Hard Paste Porcelain, circa 1934
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and in pristine condition. Very fine quality with a figure of a putto On the crest holding a cornucopia filled with raised flowers and fruits spilling Forward on the top ...
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Mid-20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Meissen Rococo Hebe & Ganymede Candlesticks
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Forney, TX
was the first European ceramics manufacturer to produce "true" or hard-paste porcelain and remained
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
.""" "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were
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Antique Early 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
. Y33 "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early
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Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large French Sevres Porcelain Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain
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Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

XIX Century Large Plate in Porcelain of Samson
Located in Lisboa, PT
style covered Jar, c. 1850-1900, Samson & Cie, Paris or Montreuil, hard-paste porcelain with overglaze
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Oval Porcelain Dish Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sevres Bisque Porcelain Bust Marie Antoinette 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of German Meissen Continental Parrots Birds Green Gilt 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
shipping offered by Seller. Meissen Porcelain, also called Dresden Porcelain. German hard-paste porcelain
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Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Antique French Sevres Oval Porcelain Dish, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a lower
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Antique 1790s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Tray Signed Moreaux
Located in London, GB
supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain
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Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
European hard-paste porcelain, developed in 1708. The production of porcelain at Meissen, near Dresden
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Sevres Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Sevres Style Porcelain Lidded Candy Dish or Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Miami, FL
2" High History of Sevres: Sèvres porcelain, French hard-paste, or true, porcelain as well as
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste
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Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Though the French lacked an ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plate "Camp du Rap" 19th Century
Located in London, GB
kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Plate "Prise de Valence", 19th Century
Located in London, GB
for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a lower
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Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cobalt Blue Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Though the French lacked an ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Bleu Royale Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Two Porcelain Campana Vases Attr. to Edmé Samson, Lilac, Birds, Flowers, 19th C
By Derby, Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
perfect hard paste porcelain (which is different from the English soft paste bone china) and have two
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(35.9 cm) Meissen Porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early
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Antique 19th Century German Regency Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Elegant Pair of Japanese Style Dishes, France, Circa 1875
Located in PARIS, FR
bankers and financiers hoping to discover the secret of making hard-paste porcelain, used in Meissen at
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Pair of Japanese Style Dishes, France, Circa 1875
Elegant Pair of Japanese Style Dishes, France, Circa 1875
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H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair of Sevres Napoleon Cabinet Plates Mentmirail Imp De Sevres
Located in London, GB
ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a
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Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases, 19th C
Located in London, GB
for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a lower
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Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Cabinet Plate Medieval Battle Scene, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate
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Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Sèvres Vases Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Though the French lacked an ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate
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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Austrian Royal Vienna Beehive Porcelain Gilt Mounted Table Lamps
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
hard-paste porcelain, the porcelain manufacturers in Vienna, under their director Claudius Innocentius
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Seated Rabbit" by Meissen Böttger
Located in London, GB
discovered the formula for producing true hard-paste porcelain, which was highly sought after at the time
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sevres Porcelain Desktop Correspondence Casket Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste
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Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century
Located in London, GB
kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate
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Antique 1860s Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain
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Antique 1860s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
By Samson & Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
produced in hard-paste porcelain, while many of the originals would have been produced from soft-paste
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Lettuce Ware Porcelain Sculpture in the Style of Dodie Thayer
By Katherine Houston, Dodie Thayer
Located in New York, NY
. Beautifully designed, handmade and hand painted, hard paste porcelain. Signed and dated ('96) on underside as
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Late 20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Planter Jardiniere 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 6 Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
at Vincennes by bankers and financiers with the aim of making true or “hard-paste” porcelain, like
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Ormolu & Sevres Style Porcelain Occasional Side Tables 20th C
Located in London, GB
ample supply of kaolin, a required ingredient for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste
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Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of "Sèvres" Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra-Vases, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
with the aim of making true or “hard-paste” porcelain, like Meissen did. In 1753 Louis XV, became a
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Pair Sevres Bleu Celeste Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra 19th C
Located in London, GB
for hard-paste porcelain (pate dure), their soft-paste porcelain (pate tendre) was fired at a lower
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Antique 1860s French Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

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Hard Paste Meissen Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of hard paste meissen porcelain on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every piece of hard paste meissen porcelain was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of hard paste meissen porcelain, those designed in Rococo, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Meissen Porcelain, Edmé Samson and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of hard paste meissen porcelain that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hard Paste Meissen Porcelain?

Prices for a piece of hard paste meissen porcelain start at $175 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,425.
Questions About Hard Paste Meissen Porcelain
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell the difference between hard paste and soft paste porcelain is to look at a broken or chipped piece. Hard paste porcelain fractures are brittle and smooth, while soft paste porcelain fractures are chalky and break along the grain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of hard and soft paste porcelain pieces from top sellers around the world.