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Chinese Yuan Dynasty Porcelain for Sale in the UK

Explore current UK listings for Chinese Yuan Dynasty porcelain, including Jun ware bowls, Longquan celadon, Cizhou decoration and black-glazed vessels. Prices vary widely, from modestly priced pieces and later interpretations to higher-priced examples with specialist attribution or accompanying boxes. Compare the seller’s stated date and ware type with clear photographs of the glaze, foot, base and any marks. Check dimensions, condition, repairs, restoration, completeness and shipping terms carefully, particularly where authenticity or age is not independently documented.

Current Chinese Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Listings

Prices shown are current asking prices and may change. Listings can become unavailable at any time.

What to Look For

Check the seller’s dating evidence carefully: Yuan-period attributions can be difficult, and later reproductions or pieces described as “Yuan-style” are widely offered. Examine clear photographs of the glaze, foot, rim, interior and base, looking for chips, hairline cracks, fritting, glaze wear and filled or overpainted damage. On Jun, Cizhou and Longquan pieces, ask whether the surface has been cleaned, restored or altered, and whether any marks or inscriptions are original. Compare the stated dimensions with the photographs, especially where scale is hard to judge. Confirm that lids, stands, boxes or other fittings belong to the piece, and obtain a written condition report before committing. Check UK delivery, insurance and return terms for fragile ceramics.

More Chinese Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Listings

Prices shown are current asking prices and may change. Listings can become unavailable at any time.

Buying Tips

When comparing Yuan-period porcelain listings, check whether the seller clearly separates attribution from certainty and provides photographs of the base, glaze, decoration and any inscriptions. Look for chips, fritting, hairlines, filled cracks, kiln flaws, retouching and later restorations, and confirm dimensions against the description. Ask about completeness and any accompanying box or stand. Before buying in the UK, check packing arrangements, insurance, delivery costs and the seller’s returns policy, particularly for fragile or high-priced pieces.