How do I date a Chinese vase?

Dating relies on examining the potting style, the tone of the cobalt blue, and any reign marks found on the base. Stylistic clues often point to specific periods like the Kangxi or Guangxu eras. Comparison with documented pieces in museum archives helps confirm whether a vase belongs to an imperial period or a later nineteenth-century revival.

What is the difference between export and domestic pieces?

Export porcelain was manufactured specifically for European and Western markets, frequently incorporating shapes like tulipieres or European metal mounts. Domestic wares adhered more strictly to traditional Chinese aesthetic standards and local scholarly tastes. Both categories share high technical skill, but their decorative motifs and vessel forms often reflect the intended final audience.

Can I use these vases as table lamps?

Many antique vases were converted into lamps during the nineteenth or twentieth centuries, sometimes with fitted brass bases or fabric shades. This was a common practice that preserved decorative ceramic bodies for domestic lighting. Buyers should inspect whether the conversion involved drilling the base or utilising safe bracket mounts that respect the integrity of the porcelain.

How should I clean antique porcelain?

Maintenance requires only a soft, dry cloth to gently remove dust from the glazed surface and painted details. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive pads that might scratch the glaze or damage overglaze enamels. Keeping the pieces away from direct sunlight and sudden temperature shifts protects the ceramic body and glaze over time.

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A white chinese porcelain vase brings quiet discipline and historic depth to a room through painted cobalt and brilliant monochrome surfaces.

19th century

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Chinese Blue and White Vase Lamp

From Shackladys Antiques

£345

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19th century

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Chinese Blue and White Vase / Lamp, 19th Century.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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Large Pair of Japanese Yokohama Porcelain Vases / Lamps, 90cm(35.5”) High

19th century

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Large Pair of Japanese Yokohama Porcelain Vases / Lamps, 90cm(35.5”) High

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,800

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19th century

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19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,400

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Antique French Samson Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Lamp C.1880 19th C

19th century

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Antique French Samson Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Lamp C.1880 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,150

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A Large Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover of C18th Kangxi Period Design.

1900 - 1920

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A Large Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover of C18th Kangxi Period Design.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,950

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,500

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Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

19th century

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Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

From Artsonline

£499

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Vases

From Ballinderry Antiques

£795

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19th century

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Pair Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases / Lamps, C19th.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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One extraordinary nineteenth-century snuff bottle depicts an intimate palace scene with such microscopic detail that scholars need a magnifying glass.

19th century

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Chinese 19th Century Blue and White Crackleware Vases / Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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White Chinese Porcelain Vase

Chinese Blue and White Vase Lamp

Chinese Blue and White Vase / Lamp, 19th Century.

Large Pair of Japanese Yokohama Porcelain Vases / Lamps, 90cm(35.5”) High

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp

Antique French Samson Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Lamp C.1880 19th C

A Large Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover of C18th Kangxi Period Design.

Pair of 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Vases

Pair Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases / Lamps, C19th.

Chinese 19th Century Blue and White Crackleware Vases / Lamps

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