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September 1st, 2009 
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Antiques – What Does Soft Paste Porcelain Mean?
Every niche subject has its specific, descriptive words, its recognised terminology. These are words of international understanding, conveying a clear picture of the object being described.
In the world of antiques this is extremely important, particularly when the object is not able to be seen and handled by the person receiving the descriptive information.
Antiques are a vast subject and each category under the title of “antiques” has its own specific terminology. Key descriptive terms are used for antique categories such as silver, furniture, ceramics, glass, pictures, textiles, jewellery etc.
Within my subject of antique ceramics, porcelain and pottery, I have noticed a consistent confusion over a particular group of ceramic terms. These include the terms, “soft paste” and “hard paste” porcelain.
When reading through articles , or on line offers of antique porcelain, I frequently see the term “soft ” paste used, this is apart from the fact that the piece being described is well into the 19th century.
Soft paste porcelain is basically an 18th century product that was certainly not manufactured in the 19th century, except by a few makers in the early years of the 19th.
The term “soft paste” is sometimes thought to mean that soft paste porcelain is “softer” than hard paste porcelain, (also known as, true porcelain), however, both of these terms actually refer to the kiln temperature, not the porcelain itself.
It is actually the temperature that the porcelain is fired at; soft paste referring to a “soft fire”, which is usually about 1200°C. Soft paste is also known as “artificial porcelain”, or, “pate tendre”, when referring to French porcelain.
By contrast, hard paste porcelain is fired with a hard fire, usually about 1450°C.
Hard paste, or, true porcelain, derives its name from Chinese porcelain, first produced in that country over 2000 years ago.
True or hard paste porcelain is made by the combination of two integral ingredients, white China clay, or Kaolin and “petuntse” as known in English and derived from the Chinese, “Pai-tun-tzu”.
Technically, petuntse is a natural, fusible rock, which, when worked into a paste, combined with white China clay and fired with a “hard” fire, at 1450°C, results in hard paste porcelain.
Most European, soft paste porcelains belong to the 18th century and in general terms, most European hard paste porcelains belong in the 19th century. But, as always, there are a few exceptions.
Another term which seems to be confused is the descriptive word for a ceramic figure. When the human form is depicted in porcelain or pottery, it is described as a “figure”. I have recently seen such a description with a figure described as a statue. The term statue is reserved for a life sized figure as found in a large garden or park!
Alternately, when animals are described in porcelain and pottery, they are conventionally described as a “model” i.e., a model of a seated spaniel, a model of an alert greyhound etc
Every specialist subject from the vast range of antiques has its own recognised group of descriptive terms and using the correct terminology simply makes the information being offered clear and easily understood.
Check Ebay for Vintage Chinese Porcelain products.
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VINTAGE CHINESE PORCELAIN ROSE MEDALLION SPOON $5.51 |
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BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE CHINESE PORCELAIN ROSE MEDALLION SPOON $5.00 |
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GORGEOUS VINTAGE BLUE AND WHITE CHINESE PORCELAIN ROSE MEDALLION SPOON $5.00 |
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VINTAGE CHINESE EXPORT MINIATURE SAKE / TEAPOT TEA SET PORCELAIN BLUE & WHITE $25.00 |
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Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain covered bowl jar or trinket box – vintage $25.00 |
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VINTAGE CHINESE SMALL PORCELAIN PLATE , HAND PAINTED $49.00 |
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Vintage PORCELAIN HAND PAINTED CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE plate. $9.95 |
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Vintage Chinese Enameled Porcelain Table Box 20C $99.99 |
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Vintage OLD signed CHINESE famille rose PORCELAIN vase w PEACOCK Republic period $29.99 |
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VINTAGE GREEN COLORS GLAZE PORCELAIN PLATE WITH DRAGON OF CHINESE ANTIQUE $479.20 |
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Chinese White Porcelain Dragon 6×6.5″ detailed Sculpture Figurine Vintage $75.00 |
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Vintage Blue & White Chinese God Porcelain/Pottery Figure $29.99 |
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Red Patterns Nble’s Bowl Porcelain Chinese Old Ancient Vintage $9.99 |
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Two Chinese Antique Vintage Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Man Statues $299.95 |
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Chinese vintage white porcelain De – Hua sitting Kwan – Yin Buddha 711 $98.00 |
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VINTAGE KANGXI YENYEN CHINESE PORCELAIN VASE -POT BELLIED MAN/CHILDREN WITH CART $306.46 |
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Vintage Unique Porcelain Chinese Vase $79.99 |
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Chinese vintage white porcelain De- Hua Kwan Yin Buddha 11”H 720 $128.00 |
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Chinese Moulded Signed Porcelain Vintage Snuff Bottle $19.99 |
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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Snuff Bottle $19.99 |
Another great place to shop for Vintage Chinese Porcelain products is Amazon. They have more than just books!
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Gracie China Rose Chintz 8-Ounce Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer, Set of 4 $30.55 Gracie China’s Rose Chintz Collection, by Coastline Imports, is lovely porcelain which can complement the kitchen, dining and living room. Assorted Four Porcelain Cups and Saucers with Gold Trim in a Gift Box…. |
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Gracie China Vintage Blue Rose Porcelain 11-Piece Tea Set $53.47 Gracie China’s Vintage Blue Rose Collection, by Coastline Imports, is lovely porcelain which can complement the kitchen, dining and living room. Vintage Blue Rose, 11-piece Tea Service, includes Teapot, Sugar, Creamer and Four 7-Ounce Cups and Saucers…. |
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Gracie China Vintage Green Rose Porcelain 11-Piece Tea Set $55.14 Gracie China’s Vintage Green Rose Collection, by Coastline Imports, is lovely porcelain which can complement the kitchen, dining and living room. Vintage Green Rose, 11-piece Tea Service, includes Teapot, Sugar, Creamer and Four 7- Ounce Cups and Saucers…. |
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Happy Bonsai Sleeping Old Man $8.00 6″ Glazed Chinese figurine of a drunken man lying down and leaning on an empty wine barrel… |
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Happy Bonsai Double Hut 5 Height,Bridge & Duck Set Chinese figurine set including a big hut on stilts, a bridge, and a glazed, green duck… |
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Happy Bonsai The Eight Immortals A full figurine set of the Eight Immortals. Notice the fine details in all eight figurines…. |
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Children’s Tea Set (colors may vary) $18.99 13 piece porcelain tea set. Ages: 8 And Up… |
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Antique Rose Pattern Miniature Fine China Tea Set Perfectly Sized for American Girl Dolls $39.99 Our fabulous line of collectible fine china mini tea sets. Designed and exclusively manufactured by us, The Queen’s Treasures. Nothing could be prettier than this fine quality miniature porcelain tea set scaled just right for use with collectible dolls or tea set collections. This tea set includes a porcelain tray, teapot, sugar and creamer set, and 2 cups and saucers. All are attractively stored … |
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Chinese Enamel Glass Snuff Bottle : Good Grade 1. 100% handpainted ! Snuff bottle is a unique Chinese art craftwork with over 200 years history. 2. Size: 3″x2″x1.5″ (picture is enlarged) . Net weight: 180g. 3. This enamel glass snuff bottle (GuYueXuan) was exquisitely hand made by the artist. 4. It’s a gorgeous gift for your family and friends! It is a unique handicraft for collector to collect !… |
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Julie’s Gift: Memories of London $12.28 Kevin and Julie travel to London. Kevin loathes sightseeing. Julie is the quintessential tourist. Kevin ends up enjoying the trip but doesn’t tell Julie. He secretly writes a book about his fond memories to surprise her and express his love…. |
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