Chinese Porcelain

22 products

22 products
Large 19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain vase with colorful floral and guardian lion designs by Collection EE20
Large 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty vase with lid, vibrant colors, Foo Dogs, by Collection EE20, 63cm tall porcelain piece
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase and Cover
Collection EE20
Two large 19th century Canton Chinese export vases with covers from Collection EE20, both with notable damage.
Large 19th-century Canton Chinese export vase with intricate painted scenes, part of Collection EE20 with lid and wear marks
Two Large Canton Chinese Export Vases and Covers
Collection EE20
Chinese Famille Rose Mounted Vase as a Lamp with floral and pheasant design, baluster form, and blue fabric lampshade.
Chinese Famille Rose Mounted Vase as a Lamp with ornate gold mount and intricate floral porcelain design.
Chinese Famille Rose Mounted Vase as a Lamp
Collection CK40
Chinese Blue and white table lamps featuring birds and vases motifs on porcelain with wooden bases, circa 1950.
Chinese Blue and white table lamps with bird and vase designs on wooden bases, circa 1950, 50 cm tall.
Chinese Blue and white table lamps
Collection CK40
Large Rose Medallion Canton punch bowl with hand-painted floral and bird motifs from Collection CK20.
Close-up of antique Large Rose Medallion Canton punch bowl with hand-painted floral and figure design by Collection CK20
Large Rose Medallion Canton Punch Bowl
Collection CK20
Matched Pair of Chinese Export Ginger Jar Lamps with traditional motifs, China circa 1865, 36 cm height each.
Matched Pair of Chinese Export Ginger Jar Lamps with intricate designs, circa 1865, 36 cm tall, 24 cm diameter each.
Matched Pair of Chinese Export Ginger Jar Lamps
Collection EE20
Pair of Chinese Canton Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, 19th century porcelain with court scene decoration.
Pair of Chinese Canton Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with colorful 19th century porcelain court scenes and pleated shade.
Pair of Chinese Canton Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
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Pair of Canton Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with intricate 19th century Chinese designs and one with pleated shade.
Pair of Canton Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, 19th century Chinese vases with detailed colorful designs.
Pair of Canton Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
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A Chinese Export Black Glazed and Gilt Table Lamp with 18th-century baluster vase and floral bird design.
A Chinese Export Black Glazed and Gilt Table Lamp with 18th century black glaze and gilt floral design.
A Chinese Export Black Glazed and Gilt Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Candlestick Stand Lamps with brown glaze and polychrome dragon designs, circa 1965.
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Candlestick Stand Lamps with brown glaze and polychrome dragons, circa 1965, 36.5 cm tall.
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Candlestick Stand | Lamps
Collection EE10
Pair of Celadon Blue Double Gourd Vase Table Lamps with pale blue monochrome finish and cream fabric shade.
Pair of Celadon Blue Double Gourd Vase Table Lamps in pale blue monochrome with Chinese seal mark on base.
Pair of Celadon Blue Double Gourd Vase Table Lamps
Collection EE20
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp with ceramic powder blue vase base and cream pleated lampshade, 27 cm height.
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp with a ceramic vase base and pleated cream fabric shade, elegant bedside or living room lighting.
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp
Collection EE10
Monochrome Lilac Vase as a Table Lamp with pleated beige shade, Chinese porcelain, available in two sizes.
Monochrome Lilac Vase as a Table Lamp with pleated cream shade and smooth lilac porcelain base against dark background.
Monochrome Lilac Vase as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Monochrome Green Crackle Glaze Table Lamp with green porcelain base and white lampshade, 20th century design, circa 1950.
Monochrome Green Crackle Glaze Table Lamp with vintage Chinese porcelain base and UK EU US wiring circa 1950.
Monochrome Green Crackle Glaze Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot Table lamp with hand-painted cobalt floral design and pleated cream lampshade.
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot Table lamp with intricate cobalt floral patterns on rounded vintage porcelain base.
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot Table lamp
Collection EE20
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase mounted as a Table lamp with pleated cream shade and gilt wooden base.
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase mounted as a Table lamp with glossy deep red finish and water gilt wooden base.
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase mounted as a Table lamp
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Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
Collection TH10
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Chinese Sang de Boeuf Vase mounted as a table lamp with pleated white shade, China, circa 1980, height 27 cm.
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Vase mounted as a table lamp with red glaze and cream pleated lampshade, circa 1980.
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Vase mounted as a table lamp
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Pair of large Chinese porcelain jardinieres with floral medallions and geometric patterns on wooden bases by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of large antique Chinese porcelain jardinieres with floral medallions on ebonised bases by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Jardinieres
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Pair of Chinese powder blue porcelain vases with covers, late Qing period circa 1880, from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Qing Dynasty powder blue porcelain vases with lids by Nicholas Wells Antiques, circa 1880, cobalt glaze finish.
Pair of Chinese Powder Blue Vases
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Large Famille Rose Canton porcelain vase with cover on carved wooden stand by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Detailed famille rose Canton porcelain vase scene of palace life with birds and florals from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Large Famille Rose Chinese Canton Porcelain Vase and Cover
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Chinese Monochrome Blue Table Lamp with 19th century large blue vase base and pleated white lampshade.
Chinese Monochrome Blue Table Lamp with 19th century bulbous vase base and large pleated cream lampshade
Chinese Monochrome Blue Table Lamp
Collection EE20
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European decorative arts have long been inspired by the beauty of antique Chinese porcelain. From the 15th century onward, Chinese Kangxi porcelain has been a source of inspiration for European ceramicists and potters. The Chinese had perfected the art of porcelain making, and the Europeans were eager to learn from their techniques but did not discover the secret until the mid-18th-century at Meissen.

The porcelain that inspired European decorative arts was often decorated with intricate designs and motifs. Chinese potters used a variety of techniques, such as painting, glazing, and incising, to create beautiful pieces. These techniques were adopted by European potters, who used them to create their own unique designs in the Chinese taste. The Chinese also used a variety of colours, such as https://nicholaswells.com/colour/blue-and-white/blue and white, which were also adopted by European potters, particularly in https://nicholaswells.comdelft/Delft.

European decorative arts inspired by antique Kangxi porcelain can still be seen today. Many of these pieces are highly sought after by collectors and can be found in museums and galleries around the world. The beauty and craftsmanship of these pieces is a testament to the influence of Chinese porcelain on European decorative arts.

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