Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

East Asian porcelain warming bowl with two spouts, decorated with figures, showing an antique repair to the bottom

Vibrant Prosperity: A Famille Verte 'Flower Basket' Dish from the Kangxi Golden Age This magnificent Chinese Export porcelain dish, dating to the height of the Kangxi Period (c. 1700-1710), is a resplendent example of the famed famille verte (green family) palette. This enameling technique, characterized by its brilliant, translucent greens, yellows, and blues, reached its zenith under the patronage of the Kangxi Emperor, ushering in a golden age of ceramic production at the imperial kilns in Jingdezhen (Guest and Gray). Auspicious Symbolism and Design Mastery The dish is a feast of intricate design and rich symbolism, centered on an openwork beribboned basket of peony and lotus flowers. The flower basket motif is highly auspicious in Chinese art, being one of the attributes of the Daoist Immortal Lan Caihe, and symbolizes longevity and good fortune (Sotheby's, Lot 657, 2015). This meaning is powerfully reinforced by the inclusion of a central shou character (寿) in the basket, the Chinese ideograph for Longevity, a core wish in Chinese culture for a long, healthy, and prosperous life (Metropolitan Museum of Art). The presence of the shou character, often incorporated into designs for Imperial birthday celebrations during this era, underscores the dish's grand and celebratory intent. The radial design radiates outward with petal-shaped reserves in the cavetto, each containing detailed flowering plants issuing from rockwork, all set against a signature pale-green stippled ground (Dizi). The border completes the composition with an ornate pattern of green trellis-work punctuated by iron-red flower heads, alternating with oval panels containing various Precious Objects (Ba Gu), further emphasizing wealth and good fortune. This large dish, at over 14 inches in diameter, was one of the exquisite items commissioned for the European export market, particularly by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), where its vibrant colors and complex iconography were highly prized by wealthy clientele (Guest and Gray). The reverse, painted in underglaze blue with delicate floral sprays, maintains a link to the more traditional Chinese aesthetic. This piece is a tangible embodiment of the technical sophistication and artistic brilliance that made Kangxi famille verte porcelain...

Wonderful collection of Chinese porcelain cricket boxes or cricket cage. These boxes were used to house and care for crickets, a popular pet in Chinese culture. The box is all featu...

These are Vintage Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian Porcelain Tea Set featuring "courting couple" style design with 22-karat gold gilt detailing. The scene depicts a man and woman in...

Large 18th century Chinese export porcelain Qianlong or Chien Lung blue and white charger platter circa 1740. Measures 13 3/4" diameter. Nice ruffled rim with deep well. Decorated wi...

A fine old or antique Chinese export porcelain plate In the Famille Rose style. Decorated throughout with enamel floral decoration in primarily pink against a white ground. ...

Early 19th Century. possibly 18th Century Chinese Export platter. Hand painted. Excellent condition for its age.

An elegant 19th-century Chinese porcelain plate, decorated in underglaze blue on a white ground. The central design features a refined array of stylized floral and plant motifs, accompanied by traditional architectural elements. The rim is adorned with a repeating geometric and floral frieze, harmoniously framing the main scene. The delicacy of the design and the richness of the detail attest to the skill of Chinese workshops of this period. An ideal decorative piece for an antique porcelain collection or to enhance a gallery wall. Characteristics Origin: China Period: 19th century Material: Porcelain Decoration: Underglaze blue, floral and plant motifs Shape: Round Condition: Good antique condition, slight signs of age consistent with its age Style Traditional Chinese porcelain Blue and white decoration Antique Asian art Classic elegance Keywords Chinese porcelain plate, China, 19th century, blue and white, floral decoration, antique porcelain, Asian art, antique tableware, Chinese porcelain collection, plant motif, antique oriental plate...

A stunning early 20th Century Chinese Export solid silver hip flask with silver hinged top and removable cup. This flask has an outer design featuring a Chinese dragon. Dragons in Ch...

Chinese Ceramic vases early XX century Beautiful pieces for central decor of living room or main reception area. Beautiful blue and ocre colors with dragons and mytholgical birds. S...

This is a vintage baluster vase. An oriental, highly decorative ceramic vessel dating to the mid-20th century. Of Classic form and in good proport...

A Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Ground and 24K Gilt Decorated Vases later turned to Lamps. This is a truly beautiful pair of...

Chinese Export silver dinner knife. Overall motif on the handle of dragons with clouds. Single knife could also be used as a letter opener. Stamped markings on the blade.

A set of four pieces of Chinese porcelain, dating from the early 20th century, comprising decorative vessels in a variety of traditional shapes. Each piece features hand-painted deco...

Rare Set of Four Chinese Blue and White Fitzhugh Pattern Export Porcelain Hot Plates. The Fitzhugh pattern is rendered in rich blue on a luminous white porcelain background. Each cir...

Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver goblet, a testament to its impressive size and exceptional craftsmanship. The goblet, a marvel of fine quality, boasts a single-walle...

Antique early 20th Century Chinese novelty solid silver condiment set, comprising a pepperette, salt and mustard pot, fitted in a traders pushcart. Hallmarked Chinese Export Silver, ...

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen * China, Circa 1850 * Reference Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard pattern...

Mid-19th century Chinese Export pierced oval bowl and matching platter. Hand painted. No cracks. No chips. No breaks. Platter dimension is 11" wide by 9.75" deep.  

This charming vintage set of six enamelware plates, originating from China, features a delicate blue and white koi fish design. The collection combines the durability and nostalgic c...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722. The plate is finely potted with a carefully cut base rim and a lovely rich...

Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl punch bowl, circa 1800, printed and painted with the 'Boy in the window' pattern in Chinese export Famille Rose style, script mark in blue , 11....

Chinese Export Silver Table Box of rectangular shape, embossed and chased with prunus decoration on a "cracked-ice" background and with a single oval vacant cartouche on the hinged l...

this Is a large size charger. I t was made in China in the later half of the 20th century. It depicts a scene of of 3 perching birds. the backgrou8nd has a nice patina crackling. The...

In the style of Meissen. Quinlong period. 1750. Stand and tureen base with minor restorations. European-inspired scenes. Platter diameter is 14". No cracks. No chips.

The Art of the Table: A Regency-Era Blue Fitzhugh Platter and Mazarin This Chinese Export porcelain set, comprising a deep oval serving platter and its ...

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

Beautifully detailed. No cracks, chips or repairs.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker A good...

Chinese Export Silver Basket, circa 1895, of shaped oval form. The dish has eight alternating panels of engraved and pierced bamboo, and flying dragons among auspicious clouds. The b...

This is a good Chinese porcelain circular deep plate or soup bowl made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianlong period. The plate is well...

Beautiful 3 silver soy , salt cellar, spices with a divider and marking that reads Hua. All pieces engraved with birds and flowers .

A fine antique English porcelain cup & saucer. Attributed to Copeland Spode. In the Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf pattern, mimicking the Chinese Export pattern of the late 18th Century. Both cup and saucer have a gilt scalloped rim, are decorated in underglaze blues, and cold painted in reds, purples, and greens. Each is richly gilt. Simply a wonderful early English tea cup and saucer! Date: Early 19th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is fine and tight crazing visible to the saucer (mostly on the underside). Otherwise each cup and saucer have tiny spots of crazing here and there, some rubbing to the gold, and some wear to the enamel decoration. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Attributed to Spode Copeland Pattern: Pseudo Tobacco Leaf...

Chinese Export Famille Rose Octagonal Dish & Pair of Plates with Lotus Bouquet Qianlong Period, Circa 1740 This Chinese Export porcelain group comprises a large octagonal dish and a...

A very fine and charming Chinese export silver spoon in the form of a dragon, by Wang Hing & Co., Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. ...

18th century Chinese Export Famille rose tureen with lid & underplate.

A pair of large and extremely decorative Chinese export faux Swedish Porphyry ceramic covered vases with various sea creature designs in high relief. These are truly a gorgeous pair ...

Set of 5 Asian Chinese Canton-style (19th Century) porcelain plates with figures and floral design (PRICED AS SET) Minor chips to edge

This is a group of SEVEN individually different Chinese Export porcelain serving Spoons. Each spoon has similar nominal dimensions and they all have different hand painted decoration. They range in date from a beautiful Canton Famille Rose medallion spoon...

Chinese Export Porcelain: Armorial Tankard (Circa 1780) Item: Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tankard. Date: Circa 1780, Qing Dynasty (Qianlong Period). Dimensions: 5 1/4 in. H ...

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tankard, Mosey with Pulleyne in Prentice, Circa 1755. This Chinese Export armorial tankard is a fascinating piece of social and ceramic history, sp...

This is a Chinese handcrafted ceramic teapot with an elephant shape and a celadon glaze, which we date to the 20th century, circa 1930s. The Teapot is handcrafted of a heavy ceram...

A c1900 90% silver Chinese Export Shallow Dragon Bowl by Wang Hing. The reticulated bowl is exportly cast, carved, engraved hammered and chased throughout. The bowl features a centra...

This 19th century dish is an unusual scalloped form. It shows wear but it in excellent condition. This colorful porcelain bowls dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar...

Exotic Radiance: A 19th-Century Chinese Export Elephant Candlestick This striking Chinese Export porcelain elephant is modeled as a figural candlestick, a form highly popular for We...

The Coat-of-Arms on this Chinese Export armorial are for the Marchesi di Sorbello from a service ordered by Uguccione III Bourbon del Monte, 12th Marquis Regent of Sorbello (1737-1816). He was the son of Guiseppe I (1690-1747) a successful and important diplomat for the King of Sardinia...

This is a vintage Art Deco revival vase. A Chinese, ceramic square body flower pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Expressive colour with superb decorative appeal D...

This antique sterling silver ladies belt was made by Luen Wo of Shanghai China in circa 1900 in the period Chinese Export style. The belt is done with indi...

This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Plate which has been beautifully hand enamelled, over-glaze, in the Famille Rose palette with excellent detail, dating to Circa 1940. The mai...

Circa 1770 Chinese Export porcelain octagonal soup plate. Ch'ien Lung period. From the service of Dacre impaling Weldon. See Howard,...

Chinese Export Porcelain Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Oval Dish, Qianlong, Circa 1765 Circa 1765 This Qianlong period oval dish carries a rare variant of the most coveted of all Chinese Expo...

Drink tea in the traditional Chinese custom or add to your blue and white collection. This set of 6 blue and white cups are made of fine Chinese po...

Nice « Blanc Bleu » porcelain plate inspired the Compagnie des Indes from XIXth century. This porcelain soup plate represents exotic plant elements. Ornaments are visible on the sides of the plate. The arrival of porcelain in Europe was linked to the development of shipping and international trade. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and its durability. The import from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East...

Fantastic set of 7 pcs of 19th century Flow Blue. 5 handleless tea cups and 2 saucers with blue decorations banding the pieces. Marked Ironstone a...

This is a vintage footed serving bowl. A Chinese, ceramic fruit or bonbon dish with Emperor motif, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Charming small bowl, ideal for serving fruit or display purposes Presents a desirable aged patina and in original order White ceramic hosts handpainted decoration in cobalt blue Accentuated throughout with Emperor figure details Foliate motif completes the appealing decor Export mark to the base similar to the Xuande period...

Chinese Export Silver Table Box circa 1890 of long rectangular form, embossed and chased with prunus branches and blossom against a matte background. The box is marked with WH, for ...

"Symbol of Immortality": Large Chinese Export Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Peach (Altar Fruit) Circa 1850 A striking and unusually large Chinese Export porcelain model of a peach, datin...

This plate is a japanese place in porcelain. Made in Japan circa 1830, during the Meiji period. Representing a lady and a child. With colored enamaled porcelain, decorations.

This is a special collection of blue and white rice grain porcelain serving bowls and Chinese style teacups. They are beautiful in red, blue and white translucent rice grain pattern with the lotus flower motif. The items are assembled and the teacups are older than the 1970s and 1960s bowls with an antique Chinese mark...

A traditional and timeless Chinese Export "Canton" pattern blue and white porcelain tureen and cover with associated large platter, late 19th ce...