Blue and White Chinese Porcelain & Pottery
Cobalt blue glaze on pure white kaolin clay, fired at high temperatures of around 1,450 degrees Celsius.
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Pair Large Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Covered Jars 1870 Hand Painted
$4,900.00This pair of large Chinese Export porcelain blue and white covered jars stands out for its assured hand-painted decoration, balanced proportion, and commanding scale.
Dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1870, the jars rise to nearly twenty-seven inches, a scale that allows the painting and form to read clearly across a room.
The decoration is arranged in alternating framed panels, a disciplined format that brings rhythm and clarity to the surface.
Songbirds perch among dense flowering branches, while companion panels depict rockwork and water plants rendered with steady, deliberate brushwork.
The spacing between motifs is measured, allowing each vignette to remain distinct.
Crisp geometric borders at the base, shoulders, and cover rims define the panels and reinforce the form’s strength. The original covers and disciplined panel decoration give the pair a strong and settled presence.Dimensions: Height 26.75 inches; Diameter 14.75 inches
Condition: Excellent, with expected light wear to the glaze
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white panels with birds, butterflies, rockwork, and foliage
Style: Late Qing dynasty Chinese export style
Origin: China
Date: Circa 1870
Notable Details:
Nearly twenty-seven inch height with commanding scale
Well-matched pair retaining original domed covers and finials
Alternating bird and landscape panels framed by geometric borders
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Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Hand Painted Double Happiness Ginger Jar
$1,800.00This Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar was hand painted in the mid-19th century, during the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor (1856–1875).
The jar is richly decorated in deep cobalt blue with the Double Happiness symbol, butterflies, and scrolling peonies and lotus blossoms, each detail rendered with precision.
The floral motifs flow gracefully across the surface, their intricate brushwork revealing the confident hand of a skilled painter.
The glaze has a luminous surface that beautifully enhances the vibrancy of the underglaze painting.
Created as a symbol of marital joy and enduring harmony, Double Happiness ginger jars were often presented as part of a wedding dowry or domestic offering, signifying blessings of love, unity, and prosperity.
This ginger jar is notable for its elegant proportions, the beauty and clarity of its cobalt blue design, and its fine preservation.Dimensions: 9.5″ tall x 9″ diameter at the widest point x 5″ diameter at base
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted in underglaze blue with floral scrolls, butterflies, and Double Happiness medallions (shuangxi)
Material: Porcelain
Style: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi period
Origin: China
Date: Mid-19th century (circa 1860–1870)
Notable Details:
Hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with exquisite detail
Features the traditional Double Happiness motif for love and harmony
Butterflies among peony and lotus scrolls symbolizing joy and transformation
Lustrous glaze emphasizing the color and clarity of the underglaze painting
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Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Circa 1760
$280.00This Chinese Export porcelain dish was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with beautiful floral decoration featuring peonies, a traditional symbol of prosperity and beauty.
Made circa 1760, the porcelain body is a pale, almost translucent light blue that sets off the rich underglaze decoration.
Much of the design—particularly the peony blooms—is defined by finely painted outlines filled with delicate cross-hatching, adding texture and visual depth to the surface.
The central medallion and surrounding sprays show excellent brushwork and balance, characteristic of mid-18th-century Chinese porcelain made for export to Europe.
The dish has a softly lobed edge and is bordered with a geometric fret pattern.Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.5″ deep
Condition: Excellent
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Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780
$280.00This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780.
The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a blooming tree.
The deer are rendered with charm and imagination, likely without reference to real animals.
They stand on a flowering ground amidst lush foliage. Above them, three butterflies hover in flight.
The border is filled with flowers. It forms a dense decorative band around the rim.
The dish is beautifully composed.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: ExcellentDecoration: Hand-painted deer, butterflies, floral ground, and wide peony border
Material: Porcelain
Style: Qing Dynasty Export Ware
Origin: China
Date: 18th Century circa 1770
**Key Features**
– Chinese export blue and white porcelain
– Central scene with stylized deer and butterflies
– Decorative border with scrolling peonies
– Made in China for the European market
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Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted Kangxi 1700
$370.00This beautiful blue and white porcelain dish was made in China during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722).
It was created specifically for export to the European market.
Measuring 8.25 inches in diameter, it is hand-painted in a clear, slightly bright cobalt blue that remains vivid and fresh.
The design features a central floral medallion surrounded by radiating panels filled with flowering plants and scholarly objects.
This segmented layout, often associated with the “klapmuts” style, combines delicate brushwork with balanced, and rhythmic composition.
The underside of the dish is decorated with precious objects that represent the “Hundred Treasures” motif—symbols of learning, prosperity, and good fortune highly prized in Chinese culture.
The dish is in excellent condition, with a bright glaze, crisp painting, and no chips, cracks, or restorations.
It exemplifies the refined artistry and lively style that made Kangxi blue and white porcelain so sought after both historically and today.
Diameter: 8.25 inches
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Cabinet Set 6 Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Dishes Hand Painted Kangxi Era C-1700
$5,800.00This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty.
The dishes are hand-painted in tones of cobalt blue.
Delicate flowering plum trees, beautiful peonies, and lotus flowers are in full bloom.
Flowers are everywhere! The effect is gorgeous!
According to Sir Harry Garner, author of “Oriental Blue and White,” “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.”
Marks: On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese square “Fret” mark or the artemisia leaf mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue.Dimensions: 9.7″ diameter
Condition: Small edge frits invisibly restored
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