Chinese export porcelain refers to porcelain made in China specifically for export to other countries, beginning in the 16th century and continuing through the 19th century. The Chinese had been producing high-quality porcelain for centuries before this, but it was primarily for domestic use and the imperial court. With the opening of trade with the West, there was a growing demand for Chinese porcelain in Europe and the Americas.

During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1662-1722) in the Qing Dynasty, the Chinese government began to actively encourage the export of porcelain. Porcelain production centers were established in the city of Jingdezhen in southern China, which became known as the "porcelain capital" of China.

Chinese export porcelain was highly prized for its fine quality and intricate designs, and was often decorated with Western-style patterns and motifs such as landscapes, portraits, and armorial designs. The porcelain was shipped more...

222 items found, 193-222 shown:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 4 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

Five Chinese export blue and white cups, one with dragon design,…

Chinese Blue and White Cups with Kraak Style Design

Five Chinese export blue and white cups, one with dragon design, the others with Kraak style design. A/f. Together with six similar pattern floral rim saucers, mark to base

A pair of Chinese porcelain export officials, late Qing Dynasty,…

Chinese Export Officials: Standing and Seated Figures

A pair of Chinese porcelain export officials, late Qing Dynasty, and later. A standing press moulded underglaze blue and white figure with release holes and some firing cracks bearing underglaze Qing Xuantong marks both front and back of base; and a slip…

Two Chinese porcelain export mugs Kangxi period, 18th century…

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Mugs - Imperfect Condition

Two Chinese porcelain export mugs Kangxi period, 18th century each with hairline crack and chips to rim, 17 cm high

A Chinese Imari export ware cream jug, Qianlong, 18th century,…

Qianlong Imari Cream Jug, 18th Century Export Ware

A Chinese Imari export ware cream jug, Qianlong, 18th century, 11.5m high

An extremely rare c. 1880 Chinese export cup and saucer.…

Rare Chinese Export Cup & Saucer with Armorial Crest

An extremely rare c. 1880 Chinese export cup and saucer. Bearing an armorial crest decorated in Canton famille rose medallions showing alternating panels of figures and birds, butterflies and flowers, surrounding a central gilded medallion containing a…

A Chinese blue and white export ware porcelain moon flask, the…

Chinese Blue and White Moon Flask with Dragons Handles

A Chinese blue and white export ware porcelain moon flask, the faces decorated with panels of figures in landscape, the sides and neck decorated with blossom on a cracked 'Ice' ground, two dragons form handles at the shoulder. Kangxi four character mark…

A Chinese famille rose export ware tea canister, Qianlong 18th…

Qianlong Export Tea Canister, 18th Century

A Chinese famille rose export ware tea canister, Qianlong 18th century, 11 cm high

A Chinese export porcelain miniature teapot and cover, Qianlong,…

Qianlong Export Teapot, 18th Century

A Chinese export porcelain miniature teapot and cover, Qianlong, 18th century, 11 cm high

A Chinese tureen and an export ware jug, Qing Dynasty, a 19th…

Qing Dynasty Tureen and Export Jug

A Chinese tureen and an export ware jug, Qing Dynasty, a 19th century lidded and tapering rectangular tureen decorated all over and internally with 'Bubble eye' gold fish in gold, iron red and purple, and with geometric floral borders; the 18th century…

A small Chinese export famile-rose jug, Qianlong period,…

Qianlong Family-Rose Jug with Manchu Official in Garden

A small Chinese export famile-rose jug, Qianlong period, painted around the body with a scene of a Manchu official enjoying a day in a garden pavilion with his children and his lady, the mouth and foot rim with gilded bands, 11 cm high

Three pieces of Chinese export porcelain, 18th to 19th century,…

Chinese Export Porcelain Trio

Three pieces of Chinese export porcelain, 18th to 19th century, comprising a paired Imari cup and saucer, and a blue and white saucer with Kangxi four-character mark, 10.4 cm diam. (Imari saucer), 3.6 cm high (Imari cup), 10.3 cm diam. (blue and white…

Two small blue and white export Chinese Imari saucers. A/f

Blue and White Imari Saucers - A/F

Two small blue and white export Chinese Imari saucers. A/f

Rare Chinese export porcelain beer or coffee mug. Decorated…

Cantonese Courtyard Mug with Turquoise Rock Handles

Rare Chinese export porcelain beer or coffee mug. Decorated with Canton famille rose figures in a courtyard. A bright turquoise coloured rock beneath the strap handles. Minor wear and firing spots only. Height 10 cm

FIVE Chinese export blue. and white cups. One with dragon…

Chinese Blue and White Cups with Saucers

FIVE Chinese export blue. and white cups. One with dragon design, the others with Kraak style design. A/f. Together with six similar pattern. Floral rim saucers, mark to base

Two 18th century export famille rose small saucers. Decorated…

18th Century Export Famille Rose Saucers with Figures

Two 18th century export famille rose small saucers. Decorated with figures and children. A/f

Antique 18th century Chinese export blue & white sparrow beak…

18th Century Chinese Blue & White Sparrow Beak Jug

Antique 18th century Chinese export blue & white sparrow beak jug, with gilt highlights, 13 cm high

A group of four fine Chinese export ware glazed parrots, 20th…

Green Glazed Chinese Export Parrots, Set of 4

A group of four fine Chinese export ware glazed parrots, 20th century, in the majolica style, the parrots in a brilliant rich green glaze and individually hand moulded and incised in a rustic manner, two with wax export stamps to head. height 22 cm. to 24…

A Chinese export ware coffee pot in the Cantonese manner,…

Cantonese-style Coffee Pot with Narrative Scene and Birds

A Chinese export ware coffee pot in the Cantonese manner, Republic era, of flared and lobed form with a domed lid and foliate finial, and with a scroll handle, the body decorated in the typical light Cantonese palette and floral style with a reserve…

A Chinese export blue and white brush pot. Decorated with…

Chinese Blue and White Brush Pot with Figurative Scenes

A Chinese export blue and white brush pot. Decorated with Chinese figurative scenes. Height 12 cm. Diameter 13 cm

A pair of Chinese export famille rose pots, with seal marks.…

Chinese Export Famille Rose Figural Pots

A pair of Chinese export famille rose pots, with seal marks. Two panels decorated with Chinese figural scenes. The sides with blue foliage. Height 7.8 cm

A Chinese export famille rose teapot with lid, no handle.…

Famille Rose Teapot with Court Scene and Florals

A Chinese export famille rose teapot with lid, no handle. Decorated with a court scene, flowers, birds and butterflies. Height 13 cm

A Chinese export porcelain jug, silver shape, ovoid, decorated…

Famille Rose Enamel Chinese Export Porcelain Jug

A Chinese export porcelain jug, silver shape, ovoid, decorated with figures in famille rose enamels framed by underglaze blue borders. Height 12 cm

An 18th century Chinese Export ware porcelain gravy boat, of…

18th Century Chinese Willow Pattern Gravy Boat

An 18th century Chinese Export ware porcelain gravy boat, of silver shape, ovoid with scalloped rim, decorated in underglaze blue to the interior with a 'Willow pattern' landscape, the exterior with a diaper and floral pattern border, numerous glaze frits…

A Chinese export porcelain jug, decorated in underglaze blue…

Underglaze blue Chinese export porcelain jug

A Chinese export porcelain jug, decorated in underglaze blue with pavilions beside a waterway with boats and bridge, ovoid shape with loop handle. Height 13 cm

18th century Chinese export porcelain saucer and gilt decorated…

Gilt Chinese Export Porcelain Cup and Saucer

18th century Chinese export porcelain saucer and gilt decorated Chinese patterned cup and saucer

A Chinese exportware blue and white moon flask. Height 26 cm

Chinese Blue and White Moon Flask - 26 cm

A Chinese exportware blue and white moon flask. Height 26 cm

Pair of Chinese export turquoise glazed porcelain seated cats,…

Turquoise Chinese Export Porcelain Seated Cats

Pair of Chinese export turquoise glazed porcelain seated cats, possibly Republic period (1911-1949). Height 20 cm

Circa 1800's Chinese export helmet-shaped porcelain jug. Height…

Chinese Export Porcelain Helmet-Shaped Jug

Circa 1800's Chinese export helmet-shaped porcelain jug. Height 13.5 cm

19th century Chinese export blue and white Canton pattern spoon…

Blue & White Canton Spoon Rest, 19th Century China

19th century Chinese export blue and white Canton pattern spoon rest. Length 16 cm

A Chinese export polychrome-decorated porcelain basin, late…

Polychrome Chinese Porcelain Basin, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A Chinese export polychrome-decorated porcelain basin, late 19th/early 20th century, the exterior decorated in coloured enamels with reserves alternately painted with scenes of figures in interiors and on terraces and with flowers, birds, and butterflies…