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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Cockerels
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large 19th century Chinese Export models of cockerels, decorated in blanc de chine
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Cockerels
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 18th early 19th century Chinese Export porcelain models of cockerels, each
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Antique porcelain ginger jar, South-East Asia, Guangxu 1900
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Chinese porcelain ginger jar with floral decorations in bright and vibrant colours, made for the
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Antique 1890s Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A bowl from the Qing dynasty of China (around the 19th century). It is a simple red and green
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jars
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese covered porcelain jars with various images including swans on two jars and babies
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Amazing Pair of " Pink Family" Hexagonal Porcelain Vases, China, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Pair of " Pink Family" Hexagonal Porcelain Vases with Gilt bronze mount. China 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Quality antique Chinese porcelain plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese porcelain plate having a quality antique Chinese plate decorated with birds
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Quality antique Chinese porcelain plate
Quality antique Chinese porcelain plate
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H 1.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue Export Serving Platter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Chinese canton porcelain blue export serving platter. Very good condition with some marks
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Chinese vase. In porcelain from the first half of the 20th century. Good condition . Measures
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Six Antique Chinese Porcelain Enamel Decorated Rice Bowls C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Antique Chinese Porcelain Enamel Decorated Rice Bowls C1910 Measures - 2.25"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Fitzhugh Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain plate in the Fitzhugh pattern. Decorated in underglaze
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair Of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Butterfly Serving / Shrimp Dishes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare pair of antique Chinese export porcelain butterfly serving/shrimp dish. Unique pair of dishes
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Chinese vase 20th century - Very decorative in very good condition. Measure 70 cm high and
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20th Century Chinese Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Spoon
H 0.75 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Rare Chinese Pot with Lid 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
POT WITH LID Chinese 19th century, in cloisonné metal, decoration in shades of blue and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Islamic Market Plate with Arabic Inscription
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare late 18th-early 19th century antique Chinese export porcelain plate made for the Islamic
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plates with Gardens & Figures C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plates with Reserves having Gardens & Genre Scenes C1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Qing Dynasty Chinese sweetmeat (confectionery or sweet food) box, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Two Cut Out Plates Chinese, 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Two Cut Out Plates. Chinese, 17th century in cloisonné enamelled metal, decorated with
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Charger Plate, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose or Rose Medallion porcelain charger plate, circa 1880s-1890s.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vase and Egg in Chinese Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
period. The ornamental Chinese Porcelain set is ideal for decorating antique Chinese style rooms. Great
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Old or Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tobacco Leaf Form Dish / Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese porcelain leaf dish or plate. In the form of a tobacco leaf with a heraldic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Lidded Jar and Three Cups in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Chinese lidded jar and three cups in hand-painted porcelain with flowers. 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Hexagonal Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese export armorial octagonal plates, Qianlong period, Ca. 1765 18th century
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Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bowl with Chinese "Antiques" & Scholar's items on Furniture
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Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Fish Figures on Carved Stands
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique late 19th century Chinese porcelain fish figures on carved stands.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Three Antique Chinese Teacups in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Qian Long '1736-1795'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three antique Chinese teacups in hand-painted porcelain. Qian Long (1736-1795). Measures: 8.5 x
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Egg Cup, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Modelled after a small Chinese blanc-de-Chine wine cup of Dehua, Fujian Province; the bowl with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Dessert Plate, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'wet' enamels all with Chinese figures in a garden and a child playing with an excited dog; all in a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rug - Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Rug, Antique Chinese Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late 19th century antique Chinese rug, It's in perfect condition and no repair, A long, long
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Collection of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Bowls, Early 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHINESE PLATES ORIGINALLY MADE FOR THE PERSIAN MARKET Pretty hand-painted floral sprays in
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Antique 19th Century Asian Porcelain

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Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Chinese Mating Chickens pattern; the rear with symbols of pomegranate, leaves and censer. Prov: Taylor
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Dutch Porcelain Charger in the Chinese Manner, circa 1750-1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Dutch Porcelain charger in the Chinese manner, circa 1750-1780. This is a very old
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Chinese Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Chinese plate.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chelsea Porcelain Frill Vase with Birds, Rococo ca 1760
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Brazilian Signed Vieira De Castro Rio Porcelain Chinese Noble Figure
By João Vieira
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century antique Brazilian signed Porcelain Vieira De Castro Rio This delicate Brazilian
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Platter Qianlong Period 1760-70
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine Quality Hand Decorated in underglaze blue and white ground Chinese Export small dish of
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Antique 18th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Qianlong Hand Painted Porcelain Plate, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Chinese Qianlong porcelain plate decorated in underglaze blue and
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Dishes, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese pair of porcelain dishes hand painted in black polychrome enamel with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Caughley Porcelain Teapot, Pink Floral Compagnie des Indes, ca 1785
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in London, GB
this age. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal, and this meant that
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Antique 1780s English George III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Pair of Ginger Jars Decorations in Cobalt Blue
Located in Prato, Tuscany
jars, which were affixed by Chinese customs as a guarantee for export only on antique and authentic
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Celadon Canton Dish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese antique famille rose celadon canton plate with hand painted butterflies, birds
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Blue Wool Rug Size: 14'2" × 19'8" (431 × 599 cm) China is a country of ancient
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique hand painted Chinese vases exhibit beautiful artistic scenes with exotic birds
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Lidded Bowl with Christie’s Provenance
Located in Charleston, SC
18th- early 20th century Chinese blue and white lidded bowl with Christie’s stickers. Pre 1911
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Rose Medallion Reticulated Porcelain Basket, Garden & Genre Scenes C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Hand Painted Garden & Genre Scenes
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Rug
1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Rug
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W 130 in L 168 in
1920s Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
1920s Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
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W 131 in L 136 in
2 Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls from the Ship Wrecked "Tek Sing"
Located in Palm Beach, FL
its cargo remained until salvaged in 1999. These antique blue and white porcelain rice bowls would be
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scholars’ rock, porcelain vases, brushpots, books, birds, butterflies, lotus blossoms, swords
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Pink Peony Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
Taking months or even years to create, this antique area rug from the 1920s is hand-knotted of soft
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1900s Antique Chinese Rug - 11'8'' X 9'2''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1900s Antique Chinese Rug - 11'8'' X 9'2''
1900s Antique Chinese Rug - 11'8'' X 9'2''
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W 110 in L 140 in
Antique Chinese Export "Blue & White" Platter, circa 1780-1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese expert "Blue & White" platter, circa 1780-1800.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian ...

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
19th Century Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
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W 122 in L 134 in
19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian ...

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese rug
19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese rug
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W 106 in L 140 in
Horse Herd Pictorial Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
before. Often employing silk textiles, antique Chinese rugs and carpets were produced in medallion as
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Early 20th Century Chinese Expressionist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Horse Herd Pictorial Antique Chinese Rug
Horse Herd Pictorial Antique Chinese Rug
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W 67 in L 97 in
19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
19th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
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W 53 in L 86 in
Chinese Antique Pictorial Animal Elephant Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Often employing silk textiles, antique Chinese rugs and carpets were produced in medallion as well as
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Expressionist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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Chinese Antiques Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Chinese antiques porcelain on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every piece of Chinese antiques 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. An item from our selection of Chinese antiques porcelain, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Edmé Samson, Black Knight China and Hutschenreuther each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of Chinese antiques porcelain that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Antiques Porcelain?

Prices for a piece of Chinese antiques porcelain start at $115 and top out at $48,500 with the average selling for $1,962.
Questions About Chinese Antiques Porcelain
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020

    Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.

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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.

    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
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    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.