Chinese Bluewhite Porcelain
Chinese Gifts: What’s Proper?
The Chinese are known all over the world for their wealth of customs as well their culture. Exchanging of gifts in an old tradition for these people and should be done with proper care. There are a few items considered popular gift choices for several different occasions. Remember that Chinese gifts are not limited to Orientals.
When visiting an Asian friend it is customary to present them with a gift. They may decline to receive it a couple of times but do not worry about it since it is part of their etiquette. You do not want to insist if a person really does not want it.
Some presents are considered taboo in Asian culture like clocks. Shape objects like knives and scissors are also not welcome as these are considered bad signs. Also avoid giving items in multiples of four as this symbolizes death. The pronunciation is almost the same as death.
A good idea would be to come with a fruit basket, oranges and apples. When offering fruits, avoid cutting them in half. Though your idea might be noble, this implies that you want to break up or end your relationship. For a business partner, you can offer fine liqueur or an ink pen just not red ink.
One of the popular presents for new born babies is eggs. They are dyed red as this represents happiness. Wedding gifts include flowers and popular foods that are believed to bring good fortune to the couple. A good choice would be Chinese symbol jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets.
A good idea is to give non conventional items that do not have bad meaning attached to them. You can present handmade personalized gifts as these show that you put a lot of thought to it. These few tips should give you an idea on Chinese gifts and etiquette.
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Chinese Blue & White Person Porcelain Flat Vase Marked $399.00 |
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HAND PAINTED ORIENTAL PEONY CANDLE HOLDERS PORCELAIN UNDERGLAZE BLUE & WHITE $8.95 |
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Large antique chinese Blue & White Porcelain head Doll $15.79 |
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19C Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase Mountain Scene $2,499.00 |
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Chinese Pair Blue & White Person Porcelain Tulip Landscape Vase Marked $329.00 |
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Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Crackled Glaze Four Season Dishes Set *Rare* $125.00 |
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Chinese Blue White Porcelain With Dragon Snuff Bottles $3.04 |
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Antique Chinese Porcelain Ching Ming Dynasty Rice Bowl Blue White $135.00 |
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Chinese Blue White Porcelain Snuff Bottles – Rural Landscape $4.26 |
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VTG OLDER CHINESE BLUE & WHITE 2 DRAGONS PORCELAIN RICE BOWL (FIGHTING DRAGONS) $5.78 |
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6.5″ Chinese Blue/White Porcelain Tea Caddy $0.99 |
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Early Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Character Covered Box $55.00 |
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Chinese Blue & white porcelain Hand painted Plum & bird pattern Snuff bottle $19.99 |
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PAIR CHINESE BLUE WHITE PORCELAIN TEMPLE JAR 22″ H $255.00 |
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SET CHINESE BLUE WHITE PORCELAIN PLAQUES SCREENS 30″ H $650.00 |
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PAIR CHINESE BLUE WHITE PORCELAIN GINGER JAR 9″ H $91.00 |
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LARGE CHINESE BLUE WHITE PORCELAIN MEIPING VASE 17″ H $129.50 |
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Fine Quality 19th Antique Porcelain Chinese Celadon Planter Blue White Character $1,000.00 |
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LARGE BLUE WHITE Ming Dynasty Chinese Porcelain DRAGON PHOENIX BIRD VASE SIGNED $2,999.99 |
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Large Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase w/ Double Happiness Characters $122.50 |
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Chinese Blue White Porcelain Snuff Bottles – Ancient Woman $1.85 |
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Chinese Blue White Porcelain Snuff Bottles – Ancient Emperor $9.99 |
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THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – VERY NICE BLUE/WHITE PORCELAIN CERAMIC TEAPOT $9.99 |
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Vtg large asian oriental blue white porcelain jar//pot /urn w/lid w/nice scene $145.00 |
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Chinese Antique 18/19th Cen Porcelain Blue White Snuff Bottle Landscape $300.00 |
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Rare Chinese blue&white porcelain Phoenix Flat vase $188.00 |
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Fine Chinese blue white porcelain babe design pot figure $49.00 |
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Fine Chinese blue white porcelain person Design Bowl figure $99.00 |
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Fine Chinese blue white porcelain flower Design Bowl figure $80.00 |
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Fine Chinese blue white porcelain “Hua Gu” figure $49.00 |
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Vintage 10″ Blue/White Porcelain FISH PLATE-NWOT-RARE!!! COLLECTIBLE!!! $39.99 |
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ANTIQUE RARE CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN VASES $399.99 |
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Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Double Gourd Shape Vase 14″H $68.00 |
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CHINESE EXPORT BLUE WHITE SWEET MEATS PORCELAIN LAQUER BOX DISH PLATE TRAY 9THC $65.00 |
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FINE CHINESE RARE BLUE & WHITE COLORS PORCELAIN FLOWER PLATE $500.00 |
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Fine Porcelain Blue & White Figure Design Tea Pot Set With 6 Cup $39.99 |
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FINE CHINESE 18th BLUE & WHITE COLORS PORCELAIN PEOPLE VASE $199.00 |
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PIER 1 BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN CHINESE TEA CUPS QTY 6 $9.99 |
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ANTIQUE BLUE & WHITE HAND PAINTED CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWL A/F $16.60 |
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CHINESE BIG BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN DRAGON PLATE $799.99 |
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CHINESE BLUE & WHITE TWO DRAGONS AND PEARL PORCELAIN VASES $999.99 |
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ANTIQUE RARE CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN VASES $399.99 |
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1.7″Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Characters Snuff Bottles 5837 $68.00 |
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Chinese porcelain blue & white ginger jar Late Qing or Republic $1.56 |
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3.5″Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Characters Snuff Bottles 5836 $98.00 |
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Rare Tibet Silver dragon Blue White Porcelain teapot $0.50 |
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Chinese Blue & White Flower Porcelain Pot $299.00 |
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Chinese Antique rare blue white porcelain figures vase $500.00 |
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Chinese Pair Square Blue & White Porcelain Flower Pots $299.00 |
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Chinese Antique blue white porcelain vase Qing Qianlong $500.00 |
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Antique Chinese Japanese Porcelain vase ~ Blue & White $31.60 |
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Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Wine TeaPot $198.00 |
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Chinese rare Blue&white porcelain phoenix Yuhuchun vase $650.00 |
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Chinese antique Blue&white porcelain people plum vase $500.00 |
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Chinese antique blue white Porcelain figure vase kangxi $360.00 |
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Pair Beautiful Antique Chinese Large Porcelain Blue & White Vases 18th Century $1,300.00 |
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Chinese antique blue white Porcelain flower bird vase $500.00 |
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Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Plate~17th-18th C. NR $15.00 |
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5x Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH1 $3.49 |
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5x Beautity Pattern Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH21 $3.49 |
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5x Diamond Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH40 $3.49 |
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Big Chinese blue white porcelain character Bowl $298.00 |
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FABULOUS BLUE&WHITE PORCELAIN JAR,12.5”DIAMETER X 16”TALL. $260.00 |
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FABULOUS PAIR OF BLUE&WHITE RECT CALIGRAPHY PORCELAIN JARS,10”TALL $249.00 |
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FABULOUS ANTIQUE STYLE BLUE&WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL,16.5”DIAMETER X 7.5”TALL $270.00 |
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Chinese Porcelain –A Blue&White VASE,very wonderful marked:kangxi $0.99 |
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Chinese Porcelain –A Blue&White Vase,very wonderful HandWork $0.01 |
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Chinese Porcelain –A Blue&White CUP&BOWL,very wonderful HandWork $0.90 |
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5x Tuber Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH2 $3.49 |
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5x Landscape Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH22 $3.49 |
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5x Round Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making 13.5mm BCH41 $3.49 |
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WONDERFUL BLUE WHITE CHINESE KANGXI PERIOD PORCELAIN SALT CELLAR CONDIMENT SET $1,899.00 |
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Hand Painted Chinese porcelain blue white snuff bottle, flower design with sign $0.99 |
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THREE CHINESE HANDPAINTED PORCELAIN BLUE & WHITE WINE CUPS $47.42 |
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Blue& White 3 Wise Men Fu-Lu-Shou Porcelain God Statue $95.00 |
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Miniature Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vases 4 Barbie Doll Furniture Displays $19.99 |
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5x Column Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH3 $3.49 |
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RARE Old Fine Chinese Export Porcelain –A PAIR Blue & White Porcelain Jar–ZP8 $0.01 |
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5x Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH23 $3.49 |
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RARE Old Fine Chinese Export Porcelain –A PAIR Blue & White Porcelain Jar $0.01 |
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5x Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making 21*12mm BCH42 $3.49 |
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Oriental Porcelain Scent / Snuff Bottle – Chinese – Blue & White Landscape Scene $15.79 |
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Porcelain Scent Bottle – Oriental Landscape Scene – Blue & White $15.79 |
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CHINESE PORCELAIN LARGE JAR WITH BLUE/WHITE LANDSCAPE & FIGURE DECOR 19thC $31.61 |
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ANTIQUE BLUE & WHITE CHINESE PORCELAIN GINGER JAR PRUNUS DECORATION $7.89 |
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Antique Chinese Porcelain blue & white pillow $250.00 |
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5x Oval Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH4 $3.49 |
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old Estate Chinese Export CANTON blue & white plate bowl DISH fine old porcelain $995.00 |
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5x Flower Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH24 $3.49 |
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5x Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making 16.5*10mm BCH43 $3.49 |
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Chinese antique blue & white porcelain bowl late Qing Dynasty $29.99 |
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5x Fashion Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH5 $3.49 |
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5x Stripe Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH25 $3.49 |
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Fine Old ANTIQUE 18th c. CHINESE Porcelain BOWL Blue & White Flowers MARKED $90.00 |
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70′s Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Big Serving Spoon $15.99 |
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Small Rare 70′s Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Flora Ginger Jar x 2pcs $17.99 |
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5x Concave Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH44 $3.49 |
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GORGEOUS RARE CHINESE, BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN OCTAGONAL BOX. ANTIQUE REPRO $55.00 |
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5x Circle Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH6 $3.49 |
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5x Bloom Chinese Hand-made Blue&White Porcelain Beads Fit Jewelry Making BCH26 $3.49 |