How were these vessels used?

These vessels served diverse functions ranging from scholar's desk accessories like brush pots and washers to domestic storage jars and ritual altar censers. Many items also fulfilled decorative roles within elite Chinese interiors or were produced specifically for the international export trade. Larger forms such as ginger jars and tall vases held flowers or dry goods, while smaller items like snuff bottles contained personal medicines or tobacco. Their varied utility reflects the integration of fine ceramics into daily imperial and scholarly life.

What do reign marks mean?

Reign marks identify the imperial dynasty and specific emperor's reign during which a piece was made or whose style it honoured. These marks typically appear as six-character or four-character script written in underglaze blue on the base of the vessel. While original marks confirm imperial patronage or connection to a specific period, later kilns also copied earlier reign marks as a sign of respect to master potters. Evaluating the mark requires looking at the surrounding potting quality, glaze maturity, and pigment style.

How do I distinguish glaze types?

Glaze types vary from clear monochromatic coatings like Dehua blanc de Chine to reactive chemical finishes such as iron rust, tea dust, and flambé. Monochromes rely on mineral content and kiln temperature to achieve uniform colour, while underglaze cobalt creates deep blue patterns beneath a glassy surface. Examining the texture under magnification reveals whether a finish is smooth, crackled, or speckled with metallic crystals. Each glaze formula reacts differently to the intense heat of the kiln, producing distinct visual depths.

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A qing dynasty porcelain vessel brings centuries of imperial craftsmanship into your home through delicate blue and white painting, rich monochrome glazes, and intricate famille rose decoration.

19th century

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Chinese Porcelain Jug

From David Robinson Antiques

£255

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18th century

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A Rare and Exceptionally Large Iron Rust-glazed Compressed Brush Washer (Buxi) Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

From Sandbanks Antiques

£14,500

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Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

19th century

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Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,295

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18th century

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An Important and Elegantly Potted Dehua ‘Blanc De Chine’ ‘Bamboo’ Tripod Censer (Ding) Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

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£9,500

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A Fine Chinese Famille Rose ‘Birds and Flowers’ Jar, Guangxu Mark and Period (1875–1908)

19th century

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A Fine Chinese Famille Rose ‘Birds and Flowers’ Jar, Guangxu Mark and Period (1875–1908)

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19th century

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Rare 19th Century Famille Rose Figural Snuff Bottle – A Symbol of Prosperity & Longevity Qing Period

From Sandbanks Antiques

£950

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Magnificent 60.5cm Chinese Blue & White 'Lotus' Double-gourd Vase, Late Qing Dynasty (Guangxu Period)

19th century

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Magnificent 60.5cm Chinese Blue & White 'Lotus' Double-gourd Vase, Late Qing Dynasty (Guangxu Period)

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£45,000

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19th century

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A Rare Qing Dynasty Celadon-glazed Fluted Bottle Vase 18th -19th Century

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£4,750

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A Large Rare and Important 'Blanc De Chine' (Dehua) Blue and White Tripod Censer - Kangxi Period Circa 1680

17th century

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A Large Rare and Important 'Blanc De Chine' (Dehua) Blue and White Tripod Censer - Kangxi Period Circa 1680

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An Exquisite Chinese Blue & White 'Five-clawed Dragon' Meiping Vase Guangxu Period C 1895

19th century

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An Exquisite Chinese Blue & White 'Five-clawed Dragon' Meiping Vase Guangxu Period C 1895

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£4,950

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The listings feature porcelain forms from the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, spanning Kangxi, Qianlong, and Guangxu imperial periods.

19th century

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A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle

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£595

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19th century

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Outstanding Quality 19th Century Large Chinese Famille Rose Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,795

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A Blue and White Bottle Vase with Quianlong Seal Mark in Underglaze Blue

1900 - 1920

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A Blue and White Bottle Vase with Quianlong Seal Mark in Underglaze Blue

From M Cross Antiques

£350

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18th century

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A Fine and Rare Chinese Blue, White, and Gilt Octagonal Teapot with Cover, Dating from the Late 17th to Early 18th Century (Kangxi Period).

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£675

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Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Tureen and Cover - Qianlong Period (1736-1795)

18th century

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Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Tureen and Cover - Qianlong Period (1736-1795)

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£295

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A Chinese Blue and White Porcelaine Dragon Vase

19th century

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A Chinese Blue and White Porcelaine Dragon Vase

From Sandbanks Antiques

£895

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Qing Dynasty Porcelain Vessel

Chinese Porcelain Jug

A Rare and Exceptionally Large Iron Rust-glazed Compressed Brush Washer (Buxi) Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

An Important and Elegantly Potted Dehua ‘Blanc De Chine’ ‘Bamboo’ Tripod Censer (Ding) Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

A Fine Chinese Famille Rose ‘Birds and Flowers’ Jar, Guangxu Mark and Period (1875–1908)

Rare 19th Century Famille Rose Figural Snuff Bottle – A Symbol of Prosperity & Longevity Qing Period

Magnificent 60.5cm Chinese Blue & White 'Lotus' Double-gourd Vase, Late Qing Dynasty (Guangxu Period)

A Rare Qing Dynasty Celadon-glazed Fluted Bottle Vase 18th -19th Century

A Large Rare and Important 'Blanc De Chine' (Dehua) Blue and White Tripod Censer - Kangxi Period Circa 1680

An Exquisite Chinese Blue & White 'Five-clawed Dragon' Meiping Vase Guangxu Period C 1895

A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Outstanding Quality 19th Century Large Chinese Famille Rose Vase

A Blue and White Bottle Vase with Quianlong Seal Mark in Underglaze Blue

A Fine and Rare Chinese Blue, White, and Gilt Octagonal Teapot with Cover, Dating from the Late 17th to Early 18th Century (Kangxi Period).

Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Tureen and Cover - Qianlong Period (1736-1795)

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelaine Dragon Vase

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