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HOW TO IDENTIFY CERAMICS
Types and meaning of marks on Porcelain, Chinaware & Pottery... READ MORE
TYPES OF PORCELAIN
Recognize Hard Paste, Soft Paste, Bone China and other ceramics... READ MORE
PORCELAIN FROM GERMANY
German porcelain & studio pottery from various periods and regions... READ MORE
PORCELAIN MARKS FROM MEISSEN & DRESDEN
Companies & decorative studios from the Dresden area that made items in the Meissen style... READ MORE
ROYAL VIENNA AND THE BEEHIVE MARK
Learn the history of Royal Vienna porcelain and how its bindenschild symbol has now become to represent a distinct decorative style... READ MORE
CHINA & DINNERWARE PATTERNS
Decorative patterns & designs on chinaware, porcelain tableware and teasets. Alphabetical list of older patterns... READ MORE
PARIS PORCELAIN
Notes on Belle Epoque & Aesthetic movements in France and its influence to other regions... READ MORE
CHINOISERIE PORCELAIN
Learn how Chinese folklore designs influenced European porcelain tastes... READ MORE
LIMOGES PORCELAIN
How to read French Limoges porcelain marks and what they mean... READ MORE
CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN
The appeal and dramatic expansion of Chinese porcelain art into European & American homes...READ MORE
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