How do I identify a Kangxi period piece?

Look for crisp cobalt blue painting under a clear glaze, often featuring landscapes, scholarly figures, or intricate floral borders. The foot rims on these pieces are typically finely finished and smooth to the touch. Examine the overall weight and proportion, as Kangxi porcelain balances substantial durability with refined elegance. Reign marks can provide guidance, though many quality pieces carry apocryphal marks or simple symbols rather than imperial titles.

What is the difference between export and domestic wares?

Export wares were specifically manufactured for Western markets, frequently incorporating European shapes, armorial crests, or adaptations of local tastes like Chinese Imari and Chinoiserie. Domestic or imperial items adhered strictly to traditional Chinese aesthetic standards and cosmological motifs. Scholar's objects and imperial pieces display a distinct focus on utility for the literate elite, such as brush pots and water vessels. Export items often prioritise decorative exuberance designed to appeal to foreign buyers.

How should I care for antique porcelain?

Display vessels away from direct sunlight and areas subject to sudden temperature fluctuations to protect surface enamels and glazes. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid chemical cleaning agents. When moving pieces, support them from the base rather than by delicate handles, rims, or applied mounts. Stable shelving prevents accidental knocks to heavier chargers and vases.

What distinguishes famille rose from earlier enamels?

Famille rose introduced an opaque pink enamel derived from colloidal gold, which replaced the transparent green-dominated palettes of earlier periods. This chemical innovation permitted artists to blend colours and render delicate facial expressions and floral petals with realistic shading. The technique gained prominence in the 18th century and continued through the 19th century on plates, vases, and large punch bowls. It marks a clear departure from standard blue and white underglaze decoration.

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These antique chinese ceramics span centuries of kilncraft, offering collectors everything from robust provincial earthenware to delicate imperial porcelain painted in cobalt blue and vibrant enamel palettes.

19th century

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Chinese Porcelain Jug

From David Robinson Antiques

£255

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18th century

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18th Century Chinese Sang Du Bouf Lidded Vase Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,500

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Japanese Turquoise-glazed Shishi Figure – Meiji Period

1900 - 1920

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Japanese Turquoise-glazed Shishi Figure – Meiji Period

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£295

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Zhu Mao Ji Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Budai Figure 20th C

1940 - 1960

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Zhu Mao Ji Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Budai Figure 20th C

From Bushells Antiques

£1,250

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Rare Large Chinese Famille Rose Castellated Porcelain Bowl, C.1880

19th century

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Rare Large Chinese Famille Rose Castellated Porcelain Bowl, C.1880

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£2,000

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Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Chinese Cracked Glazed Vases

19th century

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Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Chinese Cracked Glazed Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£875

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1920 - 1940

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Large 20th Century Chinese Vase

From Abersoch Antiques

£195

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Large Han Dynasty Grey Pottery Dancer Figure, China, C. 2nd Century Bc

Pre 16th century

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Large Han Dynasty Grey Pottery Dancer Figure, China, C. 2nd Century Bc

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£2,000

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C18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose Garniture, Circa 1880

19th century

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C18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose Garniture, Circa 1880

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

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Pair of Incredibly Rare Clobbered Ironstone Garden Seats, Circa 1820

19th century

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Pair of Incredibly Rare Clobbered Ironstone Garden Seats, Circa 1820

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£4,950

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Current listings span from Han and Tang dynasty earthenware up to early Republic period porcelain, encompassing both blue and white and enamelled palettes.

Extra Large Chinese Style Porcelain Moon Flask

1920 - 1940

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Extra Large Chinese Style Porcelain Moon Flask

From The Old Yard

£795

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Rare Bow Porcelain Fluted Sauce Boat Mandarin Chinese Figures Pattern C.1765

18th century

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Rare Bow Porcelain Fluted Sauce Boat Mandarin Chinese Figures Pattern C.1765

From The Fancy Fox

£425

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Chinese Tang Sancai Glazed Funerary Figure, Court Attendant, C. 7th–8th

Pre 16th century

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Chinese Tang Sancai Glazed Funerary Figure, Court Attendant, C. 7th–8th

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,500

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Antique Chinese Xuantong Glazed Jardinière Planter Jardinere. C.1880

19th century

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Antique Chinese Xuantong Glazed Jardinière Planter Jardinere. C.1880

From CJ Antiques

£2,750

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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Hexagonal Planter and Drip Tray Decorated with a Peony and Songbird Four Character Seal Mark

1920 - 1940

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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Hexagonal Planter and Drip Tray Decorated with a Peony and Songbird Four Character Seal Mark

From Hough & Son

£150

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19th century

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Chinese 19th Century Canton Famille Verte Dish

From Jane Short Antiques

£255

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Antique Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Porcelain Jug

18th Century Chinese Sang Du Bouf Lidded Vase Lamp

Japanese Turquoise-glazed Shishi Figure – Meiji Period

Zhu Mao Ji Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Budai Figure 20th C

Rare Large Chinese Famille Rose Castellated Porcelain Bowl, C.1880

Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Chinese Cracked Glazed Vases

Large 20th Century Chinese Vase

Large Han Dynasty Grey Pottery Dancer Figure, China, C. 2nd Century Bc

C18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose Garniture, Circa 1880

Pair of Incredibly Rare Clobbered Ironstone Garden Seats, Circa 1820

Extra Large Chinese Style Porcelain Moon Flask

Rare Bow Porcelain Fluted Sauce Boat Mandarin Chinese Figures Pattern C.1765

Chinese Tang Sancai Glazed Funerary Figure, Court Attendant, C. 7th–8th

Antique Chinese Xuantong Glazed Jardinière Planter Jardinere. C.1880

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Hexagonal Planter and Drip Tray Decorated with a Peony and Songbird Four Character Seal Mark

Chinese 19th Century Canton Famille Verte Dish

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