European Porcelain
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ANTIQUE EUROPEAN FINE HAND PAINTED GILDED PORCELAIN VASE WORCESTER OR TEPLITZ |  |
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1962 EUROPEAN HAND MADE PORCELAIN ROE FIGURINE WITH MARKINGS | |
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US $50.00 | 29d 16h 15m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Woman Figurine | |
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US $79.99 | 29d 14h 33m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Girl Figurine | |
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US $49.99 | 29d 14h 33m |
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Nice antique European porcelain man statue 06205 | |
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US $1,145.00 | 28d 18h 54m |
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Antique 19c European Porcelain Red Riding Hood Figurine | |
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US $60.00 | 27d 21h 8m |
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VINTAGE EUROPEAN ABSTRACT PORCELAIN MONKEY FIGURINE WITH MARKINGS | |
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US $90.00 | 27d 17h 10m |
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Antique 19th C European Hand Painted Porcelain Plates Embossed Brass Frames | |
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US $325.00 | 1d 2h 34m |
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VINTAGE HAND MADE EUROPEAN PORCELAIN TRINKET BOX NUDE WOMAN GILDED FIGURINE | |
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US $150.00 | 27d 16h 9m |
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Set of Antique European Porcelain Vases | |
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US $1,400.00 | 26d 20h 37m |
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Young Man in Tricorne European Art Nouveau Austrian Czech Porcelain Figurine | |
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US $340.00 | 26d 7h 59m |
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Saint and Boy European Porcelain Figurine Group | |
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US $400.00 | 26d 7h 59m |
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Girl Collecting Flowers European Porcelain Figurine | |
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US $680.00 | 26d 7h 59m |
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Nice Antique European Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Caddy | |
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US $90.00 | 25d 17h 49m |
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2 VTG European Capodimonte Victorian Porcelain Ceramic Candelabra Candle Holder | |
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US $399.99 | 25d 16h 9m |
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Antique European Pottery Porcelain Stoneware Types In Depth Illustrated Book | |
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US $34.95 | 24d 23h 48m |
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Antique White Porcelain Teapot Limoges twig handle European | |
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US $65.00 | 24d 19h 12m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Nude Abstract Figurine | |
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US $129.99 | 23d 18h 5m |
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Porcelain original european couple duck lovers stamp european unsigned antique | |
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US $199.00 | 23d 17h 46m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Possing Woman Figurine | |
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US $129.99 | 23d 15h 33m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Abstract Bird Figurine | |
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US $79.99 | 23d 15h 33m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Dancing Woman Figurine | |
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US $79.99 | 23d 15h 33m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Painted Porcelain Group With Folk Costumes | |
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US $99.99 | 22d 17h 48m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Dog Figurine | |
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US $79.99 | 22d 17h 48m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Birds Figurine | |
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US $99.99 | 22d 17h 48m |
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Vintage European Handcrafted Porcelain Horse Figurine | |
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US $99.99 | 22d 17h 48m |
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Vintage Art Deco Art Nouveau Porcelain Mug Cup Hallmark European | |
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US $124.98 | 22d 2h 12m |
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Vintage European Porcelain Woman Folk Costume Figurine | |
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US $79.99 | 21d 16h 32m |
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EUROPEAN HOLLAND HAND MADE PORCELAIN KISSING COUPLE FIGURINE | |
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US $70.00 | 21d 16h 30m |
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EUROPEAN HAND MADE PORCELAIN ABSTRACT FIGURINE | |
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US $70.00 | 21d 16h 29m |
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NOW $3300ANTIQUE EUROPEAN COBALT BLUE PORCELAIN PORTRAIT VASE | |
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US $33.00 | 20d 18h 49m |
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Antique European Bisque Porcelain German Girl Figurine | |
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US $92.99 | 19d 23h 48m |
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Great antique european small porcelain vase as 3588 | |
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US $22.00 | 19d 17h 31m |
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ANTIQUE ROYAL VIENNA PORCELAIN URN VASE ANGEL CHERUB EUROPEAN MAGNIFICENT RARE | |
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US $999.00 | 19d 15h 56m |
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Vintage European Painted Relief Gilded Porcelain Sugar Bowl Pot Jar | |
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US $79.99 | 18d 17h |
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Erotic Pottery Porcelain Antique 20th Century American European Roman | |
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US $50.00 | 18d 16h 2m |
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Antique Pottery Porcelain Oriental European English American 1158 page Book | |
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US $59.95 | 18d 8h 46m |
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BLUE EUROPEAN HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN SERVING BOWL 1800s | |
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US $295.00 | 16d 4h 58m |
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Vintage European Porcelain Dalmatian Dog Figurine | |
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US $49.99 | 29d 15h |
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Antique European Porcelain Candle Holder Candlestick | |
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US $49.99 | 29d 15h |
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Progressive International Collapsible Over the Sink Dish Drainer
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Konitz Coffee Bar Cappuccino 6-Ounce Cups and Saucers, Set of 4, White
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Stainless Chinese Soup Spoons, 12 pc #ISO9001
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Decor Star CB-004 Bathroom Egg Porcelain Ceramic Vessel Vanity Sink Art Basin
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300R/E27/ULTRA VITALUX OSRAM SUN LAMP MEDICAL TANNING BULB 300 WATTS UV BULB 230 VOLTS
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Decor Star CB-001 Bathroom Porcelain Ceramic Vessel Vanity Sink Art Basin
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Mustard Glazed European Porcelain
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Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain, 1850 to the Present
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The Arcanum: The Extraordinary True Story
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Warman's English & Continental Pottery & Porcelain: Identification & Price Guide
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BaByliss BAB307 Pro Turbo Dryer, Red
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BABYLISS Pro Porcelain Ceramic 1 1/2 inch Curling Iron with Patented Instant Heat Control (Model: BABP150S)
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Deluxe Ceramic Tea Set with Basket
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Schneider Folklore Collection Handmade in Germany 13" Porcelain Collectible Doll RHINE GIRL GERMANY
Sale Price: $140.00 |
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Schneider Folklore Collection Handmade in Germany 13" Porcelain Collectible Doll HOLLAND DUTCH GIRL
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The Legend of Porcelain is as Amazing as the Best Porcelain Vases
The first porcelain was produced in China during the 8th century. Nowhere else in the world were wares of such fineness and durability to be seen. Porcelain became a great favorite among the ruling classes of the nations that traded with China. In all of the places where porcelain was exported, an effort to reproduce this type of pottery was attempted. The secret of making porcelain was soon discovered by these other nations. It had nothing to do with the firing technique but was the result of the clay mixture used for porcelain vases. Today the finest wares are still made of porcelain although there are slightly different types of porcelain available.
Porcelain was discovered in China during the Tang Dynasty
During the 8th century, Chinese potters developed a type of ceramic that was thinner and denser than its predecessors. It was made by adding kaolin and porcelain stone to ordinary clay. Through the years that followed, the Chinese managed to improve the quality of their porcelain. Many of the antique pieces that have survived are excellent examples of consummate workmanship and art. Porcelain found its way to the Arabian kingdoms. Soon after, the Arabs themselves were making it. Some pieces may have travelled to Europe during the Crusades.
Porcelain comes to Europe
It was from the Portuguese port of Macau that the first porcelain to reach Europe came. European nobility admired the delicacy and strength of the material and ordered their own potters to reproduce it. After many years of failed experiments, the secret of true porcelain was finally uncovered by Friedriche Bottger, a German alchemist turned potter. This was in 1710. Soon porcelain was being manufactured in France and Britain too. The British have developed an even stronger and more transparent type of porcelain called 'bone china'. The name refers to the fact that it is made with clay to which powdered animal bone has been added.
The long story of porcelain started during the Tang dynasty in China. From China, it found its way to Arabia where it was successfully reproduced. Apparently, the Arabians had gotten hold of the secret formula involved in making porcelain clay. Kaolin and a substance called 'porcelain stone' were mixed with the normal clay used for pottery. Porcelain finally reached Europe through the Portuguese trade route originating from the port of Macau. In Europe, porcelain was greatly admired and many efforts were expended in unsuccessful attempts to recreate it. The Europeans were not aware of the special ingredients used to make porcelain until the 18th century when a German alchemist managed to make the first real porcelain pieces in Europe. Today, a type of porcelain developed by the British exceeds the original in strength and transparency and is a favorite vessel for serving tea.
The story of the development of porcelain is long and detailed. If you are interested in finding out more about porcelain, simply visit our website and browse our articles on the subject. You will also find other informative articles on topics related to floor vases and interior decorating that you may find useful.
About the Author
Robert H. Brown specializes in writing reports regarding floor vases. You should take a look at his website on the subject of floor vases which describe the best porcelain floor vases and demonstrate ways to use them to embellish your house and make your indoors beautiful.
