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What are some examples of ceramics?

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What are some examples of ceramics?
Some examples of ceramics include bricks, tiles and cement. Ceramics are decorative and functional objects produced by heating materials like clay to high temperatures. These materials can make everything from structures to figurines to dinnerware. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage ceramics.
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Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain incense burner (koro) made by Japanese potter Makuzu Kozan (also known as Miyagawa Kozan, 1842-1916) circa 1890s-1900s (end of Meiji Period). The koro features an elegant...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Japanese Porcelain Painted Footed Dish Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare footed dish in the form of an open scroll painting with literati landscape from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), Makuzu wa...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase by the celebrated Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1880-1890s. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successfully mastered the new colors available from the west and used them to the best advantage in his work deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics. The vase has an impressive size and was potted in the classic baluster form with an elegant proportion. The surface is decorated using a combination of techniques of low relief sculpturing...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tri-pod ceramic bowl likely used as an incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji period. The signature indicates that it was produce...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Large Japanese Porcelain Presentation Plate Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large presentation plate with striking pictorial design from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916),...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Ceramic Vase with Delicate Carvings by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicate and rare Japanese ceramic vase by the important Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1887-1910. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successful...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

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