Vintage blue and white chinoiserie tableware is a very popular collectable. I should know, I own quite a bit of it! The actual patterns are endless -- from Blue Willow to Yuan to Jingdezhen, the last of which I'm sharing today.  

So grab a cup of your favorite beverage and let's dive into this new-to-me Chinese porcelain and its origins.

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  I present to you my Tienshan Jingdezhen rice grain porcelain plates.

These beautiful dragon-decorated plates incorporate the ancient “rice grain” technique by which pieces of porcelain are carefully cut out and, after glazing, create the characteristic pattern of translucent rice grains. The plates are decorated with the unique symbolic dragon (representing good luck, strength, & health) and squiggly bats (good luck). 

The plates also feature a geometric, diamond-shaped border design and an inside border Greek key motif.  

If you hold them up to a light source you can actually see through the "rice grains." It's very unique and lovely to behold. I've never seen anything like it.

And how do I know that they're Jingdezhen porcelain? Why, by their makers mark, of course. 

Jingdezhen porcelain refers to porcelain produced in the city of Jingdezhen, China, known as the "Porcelain Capital" for its long history of production, dating back nearly two millennia. Jingdezhen is famous for its high-quality, thin, and often translucent porcelain, characterized by its fine white color and a bright, crisp sound when tapped. 

Along with the two bowls were six small plates for $.99 each. I layered a white dinner plate with the rice grain plate and a Blue Willow egg cup. Perfect for a brunch get together! 

In addition, I added a beautiful blue and white floral patterned tablecloth and two large lidded ginger jars for an added focal point in the center of the table.

Another example of how I mix and match the patterns is this ginger jar juxtaposed with the vintage Blue Willow pattern salt and pepper shakers.

The final pattern I added to the mix is this Delft salt and pepper shaker set. 

In keeping with the vintage vibe I used celluloid cutlery and vintage blue linen napkins.

My Wal-Mart rechargeable brass cordless table lamps added a nice warm glow to the table.

Round water hyacinth chargers bring texture to the table, along with the wicker vase filled with dried hydrangeas and faux fall florals.  

I wish I knew the age of the porcelain pieces but I'm finding that hard to pin down. Similar pieces are selling on Etsy and eBay (listing them as from the 1940's, 1960's and 1970's) for WAY more than I paid for them! Which is really the point, right? 

If you'd like to read about another tablescape with differently patterned blue and white china, see Estate Sale Blue and White Yuan China: Thrifted vs. Styled #148.   

 Well, that's it for today, friends!

I hope you enjoyed reading about my

Vintage Chinese Dragon 

Rice Grain Porcelain Tablescape

 and that I've inspired you in some way.

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