How were these dishes originally displayed?

Dishes and chargers were often stood on wooden bases or hung on walls in European drawing rooms and Chinese scholar's studios. Their intricate painted surfaces were meant to be admired up close rather than used for daily dining. Larger chargers occupied central positions on sideboards, while smaller brush washers and bowls sat upon desks alongside scholarly implements.

What is the difference between porcelain and enamel?

Porcelain is a hard, vitrified ceramic fired from white clay and petuntse, providing a translucent white canvas for underglaze blue or overglaze painted scenes. Enamel involves fused glass paste applied directly onto a metal base like copper, brass, or bronze. While porcelain relies on ceramic glazes for its finish, enamel achieves vibrant opaque colours through repeated high-temperature firings on metal.

How do I care for antique ceramic and metal dishes?

Dust these pieces gently with a soft, dry brush to prevent the accumulation of particles in recessed carved areas or enamel wires. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, immersing them in water, or placing them in areas with direct sunlight. Metal mounts and silver components benefit from occasional professional assessment rather than aggressive home polishing, which can wear away thin gilding or surface patination.

Can I use these decorative bowls for food?

These historical items are intended solely for display and collection. Many older glazes and enamel formulations contain mineral compounds that are unsuitable for modern food contact. Displaying them on flat surfaces or sturdy stands protects both the fragile edges and the historic painted decoration from accidental chips.

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These porcelain, enamel, and metal objects offer a glimpse into centuries of craftsmanship, prized for intricate hand-painted detail and decorative form.

Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

19th century

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Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

From Georgian Antiques

£850

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Antique Display Plate, Oriental, Cloisonne Plaque, Qing Dynasty, Georgian, 1750

18th century

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Antique Display Plate, Oriental, Cloisonne Plaque, Qing Dynasty, Georgian, 1750

From London Fine Antiques

£1,950

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18th century

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Chinese 18th Century Canton Enamel Dish with Rare Jesuit Design Scene in Famille Rose Enamels, Circa 1760

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£395

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Wedgwood Green Dragon Lustre Bowl, Daisy Makeig-jones, 1920s

1900 - 1920

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Wedgwood Green Dragon Lustre Bowl, Daisy Makeig-jones, 1920s

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£250

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Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

Antique Display Plate, Oriental, Cloisonne Plaque, Qing Dynasty, Georgian, 1750

Chinese 18th Century Canton Enamel Dish with Rare Jesuit Design Scene in Famille Rose Enamels, Circa 1760

Wedgwood Green Dragon Lustre Bowl, Daisy Makeig-jones, 1920s

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