A pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine ceramic figurines, 17th century.
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Description A pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine ceramic figurines of dogs, 17th century. Dimensions: 19.5 x 19.5 x 7.5 cm. History of Blanc de Chine: Blanc de Chine porcelain or Dehua porcelain is a type of Chinese white porcelain, manufactured in the Dehua area, Fuijan province. The production of blanc de chine began in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and continues to nowadays. Region along the Fujian coast is one of the main export centers for ceramics. In the early 18th century, large quantities of Chinese porcelain were exported to Europe and copied in particular at Meissen. The special feature of Dehua porcelain is the small amount of iron oxide it contains, which allows it to be fired in an oxidizing atmosphere until it acquires a warm white or soft ivory color. This color makes it instantly recognizable and quite different from the porcelain of the Jingdezhen imperial kilns. The Dehua kilns also produce other ceramic items, some of which have blue decoration with azure colour. A pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine ceramic figurines of dogs, 17th century – Two exceptional and collectible items. Code: C325
