Majapahit Pig
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Ceramics
Clay
People Also Browsed
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Plastic
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Chinese Bottles
Agate
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition, Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Pottery
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Pottery, Plastic
2010s Animal Sculptures
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Recent Sales
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Ceramics
Terracotta
Finding the Right ceramics for You
With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.
Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.
Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.
Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.
Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.
Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.
Explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics on 1stDibs to find the perfect piece for your home.