Blue and White Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain

Our beautiful range of blue and white Chinese porcelain includes classic ginger jars, temple jars, ceramic stools and more. Each item is a faithful reproduction of the exquisite blue and white pottery produced in China as far back as the seventh century, still made in the small workshops of Jingdezhen - renowned as the Chinese capital of porcelain. The iconic blue decoration is achieved using the cobalt pigment, finished with a clear glaze to produce these wonderful designs.

Umbrella Stand, Blue and White Floral
New
£75.00

Umbrella Stand, Blue and White Floral

XAC-PB-U181634

This striking porcelain umbrella stand features a traditional floral pattern in blue against a white background. A darker blue band to the top and ...

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£75.00
Umbrella Stand, Dark Blue Floral
New
£75.00

Umbrella Stand, Dark Blue Floral

XAC-PB-U181635

This beautiful umbrella stand is in a deep, classic cobalt blue with a contrasting scrolling floral pattern in white. Perfect to hold umbrellas in ...

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£75.00
Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Cranes
New
£115.00

Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Cranes

XAC-PB-FP-141638M

The lovely blue and white bowls are reproductions of those traditionally used for pet fish in China and make lovely indoor planters. The decoration...

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£115.00
Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Elephants
New
£115.00

Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Elephants

XAC-PB-FP-141636

Made by artisans in Jingdezhen using traditional methods, this strinking porcelain bowl shows elephants set within a floral pattern. The classic co...

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£115.00
Peony and Pheasant Bottle Lamp
New
£175.00

Peony and Pheasant Bottle Lamp

LXP-JC13397

This tall, elegantly proportioned lamp is decorated with a flying pheasant set against an intricate pattern of leaves and peonies. The lamp is made...

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£175.00
Umbrella Stand Oriental Ceramic, White And Blue with Elephants
New
£95.00

Umbrella Stand, White And Blue with Elephants

XAC-PB-U241636

This tall porcelain umbrella stand features a lovely design showing elephants set with in a repeating floral pattern. Made from porcelain with a cl...

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£95.00
Hutian Blue and White Fish Bowls, Set of Two
New
£85.00

Hutian Blue and White Bowls, Set of Two

XAC-PB-FP-141638

Sold as a set of two, these lovely bowls make lovely ornaments or indoor planters. The blue and white glazed decoration features bamboo stalks and ...

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£85.00
Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Birds
New
£115.00

Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Birds

XAC-PB-FP-141639

These pretty porcelain bowls are reproductions of those used traditionally to house prized pet fish in China and make lovely indoor planters. The m...

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£115.00
Nanhe Blue and White Lion Fish Pot
New
£235.00

Nanhe Blue and White Lion Fish Pot

XAC-PB-FP-160253

These exquisite, oversized jars feature a pair of opposing 'foo dogs' or temple lions, protective guardians in Chinese culture and traditionally fo...

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£235.00
Small Blue and White Tea Jar
New
£85.00

Small Blue and White Tea Jar

XAC-GJ04S

These smaller ceramic jars are reproductions of storage jars once used to hold tea for shipping. Each one is glazed in cobalt blue with a floral pa...

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£85.00
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Dragon
New
£45.00

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Dragon

XAC-GJBW-S-04

These smaller-sized jars are crafted in Jingdezhen, the renowned centre for porcelain in China. Inspired by centuries-old designs seen on ginger ja...

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£45.00
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbird
New
£45.00

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds

XAC-GJBW-S-03

Crafted in Jingdezhen, the centre for porcelain in China, these smaller-sized jars draw inspiration from centuries-old designs. Cermamic jars like ...

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£45.00
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Flowers
New
£45.00

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Flowers

XAC-GJBW-S-02

These smaller sized jars are expertly crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain. Drawing inspiration from centuries-old desi...

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£45.00
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside
New
£45.00

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside

XAC-GJBW-S-01

These smaller sized jars are expertly crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain. Drawing inspiration from centuries-old desi...

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£45.00
Zhi Que Flat Vase
New
£95.00

Zhi Que Flat Vase

XAC-AC8329

This unusually shaped vase is a lovely reproduction, decorated with a bird perched on a blossom branch.  In a classic blue glazed white porcelain, ...

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£95.00
Large Fuliiang Blue and White Ginger Jar, Bamboo
New
£115.00

Large Fuliang Blue and White Ginger Jar, Bamboo

XAC-PB-GJ-29161

Produced in Jingdezhen, the renowned hub of Chinese porcelain and former home of the Ming and Qing imperial kilns, these large ginger jars showcase...

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£115.00
Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar
New
£115.00

Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-29163

These ginger jars are handmade in Jingdezhen in southern China using traditional potters' wheels. Jingdezhen is known as the porcelain capital of C...

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£115.00
Hutian Blue and White Fish Bowl, Birds
New
£345.00

Hutian Blue and White Fish Bowl, Birds

XAC-PB-FP-161640

These large, heavy porcelain bowls are reproductions of those used traditionally to house prized pet fish in China. They incorporate four lion head...

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£345.00
Nanhe Blue and White Dragon Fish Pot
New
£235.00

Nanhe Blue and White Dragon Fish Pot

XAC-PB-FP-160251

These exquisite, oversized jars feature a prominent 'tianlong' celestial dragon, a symbol of the emperor and of imperial might. The jars have four ...

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£235.00
Nanhe Blue and White Fish Pot
New
£235.00

Nanhe Blue and White Fish Pot

XAC-PB-FP-160250

These beautiful, large lidded jars are decorated with fish as a symbol for prosperity. The jars include four lion head handles and a temple lion - ...

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£235.00
Large Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar
New
£115.00

Large Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24162

Originating from Jingdezhen, the world famous centre for Chinese porcelain and home to the imperial kilns of the Ming and Qing dynasties, these lar...

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£115.00
Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar
New
£85.00

Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24165

Crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain, these blue and white ginger jars are inspired by centuries-old designs. Tradition...

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£85.00
Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar
New
£85.00

Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24166

These beautiful blue and white ginger jars are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for storing or transporting ginger and other prec...

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£85.00
Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Temple Jar, Immortals
New
from £225.00

Blue and White Temple Jar, Eight Immortals

XAC-PB-TJ-551623

These traditional porcelain lidded jars are crafted through the time-honored process of hand throwing on a potter's wheel and hand decorating with ...

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from £225.00
Blue and White Temple Jar, Birds and Flowers
New
from £225.00

Blue and White Temple Jar, Birds and Flowers

XAC-PB-TJ-551625

These lovely reproduction porcelain temple jars are made in the traditional way, hand thrown on a potter's wheel and decorated by hand using a blue...

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from £225.00
Blue and White Xian Immortals Jar
New
£245.00

Blue and White Immortals Jar

XAC-PB-XIJ-16250

This stunning pot in blue and white is a reproduction of ceramics used for storage and decoration in China for hundreds of years. Chinese blue and ...

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£245.00
Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape
£145.00

Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape

XAC-HS21930

These lovely ceramic stools are decorated in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze with a traditional design based on a willow pattern landscape. ...

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£145.00
Tropical Birds Jar Lamp
£165.00

Tropical Birds Jar Lamp

LXP-JC11488

Complete with a gold pleated and lined faux silk shade, this wonderful jar lamp is decorated with a classic blue and white design showing various t...

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£165.00
Tropical Birds Vase Lamp
£195.00

Tropical Birds Vase Lamp

LXP-JC12909

With a lovely classical Chinese blue and white design featuring tropical birds, this gorgeous vase lamp comes with a pale gold faux silk box-pleate...

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£195.00
Willow Pattern Landscape Lamp
£225.00

Willow Pattern Landscape Chinese Lamp

LXP-JC12947

This stunning ginger jar style oriental lamp is decorated in the classic willow pattern blue and white, the scene shows a typical Chinese landscape...

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£225.00
Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
£95.00

Umbrella Stand Oriental Ceramic, White And Blue With Rambling Rose

XAC-HU11926

With a design to match our ceramic stool, this umbrella stand pictures birds perched among the branches of a rambling rose. Made from porcelain wit...

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£95.00
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Stool
£245.00

Chinese Ceramic Stool, Blue And White with Children

XAC-16BL-BTG1

These beautiful glazed Chinese stools come in a classic blue and white and are reproductions of those used in China for seating both inside and out...

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£245.00
Ancient Landscape Vase Lamp
£175.00

Blue and White, Ancient Landscape Oriental Lamp

LXP-JC12790

This beautiful, tall vase oriental lamp is decorated in blue, on a crackled white background, with a classical Chinese landscape scene. The porcela...

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£175.00
Dragon Ginger Jar
£85.00

Dragon Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24164

These ceramic jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are decorated with Chinese dragons and are are reproductions of old ginger jars. They ...

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£85.00
Double Happiness Jar
£75.00

Double Happiness Ginger Jar

XAC-GJBW-06

These ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are are reproductions of old ceramics. They come with a lid and are beautifully decorat...

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£75.00
Dragon Tea Caddy
£39.00

Dragon Tea Caddy

XAC-JC6282

This lovely traditional blue and white tea caddy depicts a dragon guarding the flaming pearls of wisdom. It comes with an air tight seal so is idea...

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£39.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history behind blue and white Chinese vases?
Blue and white porcelain originated during the Tang dynasty (7th–10th century), but it became especially popular in the Yuan and Ming dynasties. The distinctive blue comes from cobalt oxide, which was imported from Persia. These vases were prized for their intricate hand-painted designs and became one of China’s most famous exports, admired worldwide for their craftsmanship and cultural significance.

What are blue and white Chinese vases?
Blue and white Chinese vases are porcelain vessels traditionally decorated with cobalt blue designs on a white background. This iconic style dates back to the Yuan and Ming dynasties and is admired for its timeless elegance.

What materials are used in these vases?
They are made from fine porcelain and feature hand-painted cobalt blue patterns, often depicting floral, landscape, or symbolic Chinese motifs.

Are the blue and white vases at Shimu antiques or reproductions?
Shimu offers both genuine antique vases and high-quality modern reproductions crafted using traditional techniques.

Can blue and white Chinese vases be used in modern interiors?
Yes, these vases are popular as decorative accents in both traditional and contemporary interiors due to their versatility and cultural charm.

What sizes and shapes are available?
Shimu's collection includes a variety of shapes and sizes, from small jars and lidded temple vases to tall floor-standing pieces.

Are the designs on the vases symbolic?
Yes, many patterns have traditional Chinese meanings, such as prosperity, peace, or protection, often represented by lotus flowers, dragons, or phoenixes.

How should I care for a blue and white Chinese vase?
Avoid abrasive cleaners. Gently dust or wipe with a soft cloth. Display in a stable location away from high-traffic areas to prevent damage.

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