How much is exported porcelain worth? Uncovering the hot trends in the global collection market
In recent years, export porcelain, as an important carrier of Chinese traditional culture, has continued to gain popularity in the global collection market. In particular, blue and white porcelain and multicolored porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties have become the focus of auctions and private transactions due to their unique artistic value and historical background. This article will analyze the market value of exported porcelain for you based on hot topics and structured data in the past 10 days on the Internet.
1. Classification and market performance of exported porcelain

Export porcelain is mainly divided into export porcelain during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including blue and white porcelain, pastel porcelain, Guangcai porcelain, etc. The prices of different categories vary greatly due to differences in age, craftsmanship, and quantity. The following is representative data from the recent auction market:
| porcelain type | era | Auction price (RMB) | auction house | Transaction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ming dynasty Yongle blue and white lotus pattern plate | Ming Dynasty | 28 million | Sotheby's | October 2023 |
| Qing Kangxi colorful flower and bird pattern vase | Qing Dynasty | 12 million | Christie's | October 2023 |
| Qianlong Guangcai bowl with figure pattern consecrated in Qing Dynasty | Qing Dynasty | 6.8 million | Poly | September 2023 |
2. Core factors affecting the price of exported porcelain
1.Age and scarcity: There was less porcelain for export in the Ming Dynasty, and the price was generally higher than that of the Qing Dynasty. For example, blue and white porcelain from the Yongle and Xuande years has repeatedly set auction records due to its exquisite craftsmanship. 2.Condition and completeness: Unrepaired porcelain with intact glaze is more valuable, and the price of damaged items may only be 10%-30% of that of complete items. 3.cultural background: Porcelain with customized European heraldry or special historical stories often attracts bids from international collectors. 4.Market popularity: In recent years, demand from buyers in Southeast Asia and the Middle East has increased, pushing prices of some categories up by more than 20%.
3. The topic of exporting porcelain that is hotly discussed on the Internet
1."Reflow porcelain" phenomenon: A large number of porcelain exported in the early years returned to the Chinese market through auctions, forming a new collection hotspot. 2.Technology appraisal dispute: The application of X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF) and other technologies has triggered discussions on the authenticity identification of porcelain. 3.Young collectors enter: A video of unboxing porcelain for export appeared on social media, attracting the attention of young people.
4. Future market forecast
Experts point out that the export porcelain market will show the following trends: -High-end products continue to appreciate in value: Scarce Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain may exceed the 50 million mark. -Middle and low-end market differentiation: The price of ordinary export porcelain in the Qing Dynasty was stable in the range of 500,000-2 million. -Digital transaction growth: The transaction volume of the online auction platform increased by 35% year-on-year.
If you have porcelain for export, it is recommended to have it authenticated by a professional organization and pay attention to international auction trends to seize the best trading opportunity.
(Note: The data in this article is based on public information and industry reports from auction houses such as Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Poly.)
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