Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

15th Century Japan

Wabi Sabi Vase Pottery

Rare 14th-15th Century Japanese Wood Carved Baby Buddha Sculpture, Pre-Edo

$4,200

Rare 14th-15th Century Japanese Wood Carved Baby Buddha Sculpture, Pre-Edo

Located in Ukiah, CA

An exceptional and extremely rare early Japanese “Baby Buddha” (Shaka Nyorai at Birth) sculpture, carved in wood and dating to the pre-Edo period (likely late Muromachi to Momoyama e...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Late 15thC Japanese Baby Buddha in Cast Bronze, Pointing to Heaven and Earth

$5,040Sale Price|40% Off

Late 15thC Japanese Baby Buddha in Cast Bronze, Pointing to Heaven and Earth

Located in Ukiah, CA

The earlier example bore an inscription dating it to late 15th-century Japan, circa 1492–1496 (late Azuchi–Momoyama period).

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique pottery "Tamba" ware/15th to 16th century/rare Jar

$1,300

Japanese antique pottery "Tamba" ware/15th to 16th century/rare Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vase was made around the 15th to 16th century. A characteristic of this period is that the maximum diameter of the vase is around the center.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

$1,300

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Louis Vuitton Rare Limited Japan 15th Anniversary Mini Noe 2way Hobo 1110lv22

$1,799

Louis Vuitton Rare Limited Japan 15th Anniversary Mini Noe 2way Hobo 1110lv22

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Rare Limited Japan 15th Anniversary Mini Noe 2way Hobo 1110lv22 Date Code/Serial Number: A20993 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6" Height: 8.75" S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Warrior Sculpture Figure 6th Century

$3,495

Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Warrior Sculpture Figure 6th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray Haniwa warrior sculpture. These large (some were life sized) hollow figures were made for the Japanes...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Dancing Sculpture Figure 6th Century

$2,995

Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Dancing Sculpture Figure 6th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray full body Haniwa dancing sculpture. These large (some were life sized) hollow figures were made for t...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Japanese antique pottery fragments/12th to 13th century/Flower vase

$1,000

Japanese antique pottery fragments/12th to 13th century/Flower vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Tokoname ware is a historic kiln in Japan, where pottery has been made since before the Common Era, and a kiln was established in the 5th century. This kiln is located in Aichi Prefe...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD

$3,500

Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD

Located in New York, NY

Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD DIMENSIONS Height: 8.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 4 inches (base) ABOUNT A remarkably well-preserve...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Japanese Rare Copper Wall Hanging Buddha Statue / 14th-16th Century / Temple

$1,500

Japanese Rare Copper Wall Hanging Buddha Statue / 14th-16th Century / Temple

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a so-called hanging Buddha. (Called Kakebutsu in Japan) Kakebutsu is a combination of a circular plate and a Buddha statue, which was hung in shrines and temples. It can be s...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century

$900

Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This bowl is made from Tokoname ware, a type of pottery from Aichi Prefecture. Tokoname ware has a history dating back to the 12th century, and there are still several active kilns t...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Haniwa Burial Pottery Figure Kofun Period

$12,800

Japanese Haniwa Burial Pottery Figure Kofun Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare Japanese Haniwa full body dancing figure from Kofun Period (3rd to 6th Centuries AD). Haniwa means "circle of clay" in Japanese. The figures were made from terracotta clay for...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Huge “Yabure Tsubo” Ceramic Vessel 13th Century / Wabi-Sabi

$8,000

Japanese Antique Huge “Yabure Tsubo” Ceramic Vessel 13th Century / Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, monumental Tokoname ware “Yabure Tsubo” (broken-form jar) made in Japan. A yabure tsubo refers to a large jar that has sustained natural breakage and weathering over ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior

$2,500

Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary figures that accompanied the dead buried in early Japan, from the 3rd century-8th centur...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture

$32,000

Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture

Located in Hudson, NY

Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved from a single piece of hinoki wood...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

$1,500

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in a...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Beautiful Antique Pottery/Sue Pottery/Around 9th Century/Excavated Vase

$1,000

Japanese Beautiful Antique Pottery/Sue Pottery/Around 9th Century/Excavated Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique pottery bowl/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century/excavated pottery

$1,200

Japanese antique pottery bowl/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century/excavated pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a pottery called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Tokoname Kiln is marked with a red circle on the map). It is said to have originated ar...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi

$480

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. 6kg

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century

$900

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone

$300

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone

Located in Chiba, JP

SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Jap...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone

$240Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone

Located in Chiba, JP

‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan. Quit...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Ko-Seto Stoneware Ewer with Carved Design

$9,800

Japanese Ko-Seto Stoneware Ewer with Carved Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a rare Ko-seto (old seto) stoneware ewer from Kamakura period (12-14th century) Japan. The exceptionally heavily potted ewer is made of stoneware. The main body was likel...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan

$75,000

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan

Located in Hudson, NY

Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of hinoki wood in single piece construction called ichiboku zukuri.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon

$75,000

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon

Located in Hudson, NY

Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meaning "listening to many teachi...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery

$800

Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I would like to introduce some earthenware with a very interesting shape. This is an old excavated earthenware from Japan, called "Yayoi" or "Hajiki". This item is from before the 9...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Hanging Scroll of a Tiger in Kano School Style, 19th Century

$790

Japanese Hanging Scroll of a Tiger in Kano School Style, 19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The tiger—long regarded in East Asian art as a symbol of strength, protection, and authority—is portrayed with both naturalism and stylized elegance. Founded in the 15th century, th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)

$1,500

Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

UH80301 Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai), Muromachi Period, 16th century. A five petal round form with undulating rolled edge and pinched strap detail wit...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Pot Vessel

$1,250

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Pot Vessel

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a blue-gray form of stonew...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Art Pottery Vase Storage Jar

$1,995

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Art Pottery Vase Storage Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a blue-gray form of stonew...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn

$895

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a blue-gray form of stonew...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Very old Japanese excavated earthenware/Wabi Sabi vase

$1,300

Very old Japanese excavated earthenware/Wabi Sabi vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is earthenware excavated in Japan. It has a very beautiful shape and is well balanced. The color of the pottery is light brown because it is fired at a low temperature. Dependin...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Very old Japanese teapot-shaped pottery "Koseto" / 1200s / Excavated pottery

$800

Very old Japanese teapot-shaped pottery "Koseto" / 1200s / Excavated pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is Seto ware. Seto is a kiln with a long history located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Seto kilns are marked with red circles on the map). It is said to have originated around the...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th C.

$5,800

Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th C.

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Aged Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th Century Tumulus Period (AD 250-552) Haniwa means “circle o...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Very old Japanese pottery Jar "Sueki"/beautiful natural glaze/Excavated item

$1,800

Very old Japanese pottery Jar "Sueki"/beautiful natural glaze/Excavated item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Sue pottery is called "sueki" in Japanese. Earthenware that was baked at low temperatures is now being baked at high temperatures due to the development of kiln technology. It is a l...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

50 Million Year Old Fossil Fish & Kinstugi Mural, Green River Formation, Wyoming

$24,800 / item

50 Million Year Old Fossil Fish & Kinstugi Mural, Green River Formation, Wyoming

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

The ancient art of Kinstugi originates from 15th century Japan. It is a practice that embraces and celebrates imperfections by using gold, silver, or platinum to mend breakages.

Category

2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

Antique Japanese Statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka No Baba, circa 14th C

$24,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka No Baba, circa 14th C

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese statue of Datsue-ba also known as Shozuka no Baba, Kamakura- Muromachi period. Antique Japanese statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka no Baba, Kamakura-Muromachi period, circa 1...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Koma-inu “lion dogs” symbolic guardians at temples or shrines, Japan (#004904), Kamakura period 1185-1333

$32,765

Koma-inu “lion dogs” symbolic guardians at temples or shrines, Japan (#004904)

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Koma-inu “lion dogs”, symbolic guardians at temples or shrines. Cypress burl wood (hinoki) According to ancient Chinese philosophy, the animal with its mouth open embodies the mascu...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Elena Burykina"Gate Keeper" (2024) - Realist Japanese Armor Still-Life Oil Painting, 2024

$1,200

"Gate Keeper" (2024) - Realist Japanese Armor Still-Life Oil Painting

By Elena Burykina

Located in Denver, CO

Artist Statement: Armor (Yoroi) Japanese 14-15th century This armor was donated to the Kurama Temple, near Kyoto, by one of the Ashikaga shoguns.

Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Antique Thai Fish Bowl, Sukhothai Kilns

$750

Antique Thai Fish Bowl, Sukhothai Kilns

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A deep stoneware bowl with black slip painting of a fish with his tail extending beyond the concentric band on center, further band decoration at the lip and outside wall, covered ov...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Buddhist Ritual Ghanta Bell with Five-Pronged Vajra Handle, Muromachi–Momoy

$1,150

Rare Buddhist Ritual Ghanta Bell with Five-Pronged Vajra Handle, Muromachi–Momoy

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This rare Buddhist ritual ghanta handbell dates to the Muromachi–Momoyama period (15th–16th century) and represents an important ritual implement of Esoteric Buddhism (Vajrayāna). Su...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Lava

$7,200

Lava

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A volcanic bomb collected near Mount Fuji. It is a natural formation created when erupted lava cooled and solidified while rotating in the air. It is characterized by its rough tex...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Archaistic Natural Specimens

Materials

Lava

Vintage Asian Silver Warship / Tutle Ship Ornament

$4,927

Vintage Asian Silver Warship / Tutle Ship Ornament

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

* A turtle ship was a warship used by the Korean Joseon Navy between the 15th and 19th century to fight Japanese fleets. The inverted turtle style deck was covered in spikes to det...

Category

1990s Asian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Robert CamiLying Down Nude Study Ink Wash Drawing Painting by Robert Cami, circa 1950

$1,900

Lying Down Nude Study Ink Wash Drawing Painting by Robert Cami

Located in Atlanta, GA

Inspired by the European engravings of the 15th Century and those of Japan, his central motifs are nudes, landscapes, and city views.

Category

1950s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Paper

Tom RoothDeath's head moths under a full-moon, presented in a hand-carved c1880 oak frame, 2023

$5,331

Death's head moths under a full-moon, presented in a hand-carved c1880 oak frame

By Tom Rooth

Located in London, GB

It is then ready for the frame (the frame dictates the subject-matter). Kintsugi is a 15th-Century practice invented in Japan, and means 'to join with gold'.

Category

2010s Realist Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze, Pencil

15th Century Japanese Box, Momoyama Period

Unavailable|~~$8,774~~

15th Century Japanese Box, Momoyama Period

Located in London, GB

A domed coffer decorated in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid in mother-of pearl on a black lacquer ground.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Princess Mononoke Original Animation Cel, Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, San, 1997

Unavailable|~~$12,148~~

Princess Mononoke Original Animation Cel, Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, San

Located in London, GB

It is one of the most critically-acclaimed animated films ever made, and one of Ghibli's most popular works. The story is set in 15th century Japan and follows Ashitaka, a young pri...

Category

1990s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Plastic, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Princess Mononoke Original Animation Cel, Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, 1997

Unavailable|~~$6,479~~

Princess Mononoke Original Animation Cel, Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki

Located in London, GB

It is one of the most critically-acclaimed animated films ever made, and one of Ghibli's most popular works. The story is set in 15th century Japan and follows Ashitaka, a young pri...

Category

1990s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Plastic, Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Sue Ware /Antique Japanese vase/4th-8th century/Wabi-sabi

Unavailable|~~$3,800~~

Sue Ware /Antique Japanese vase/4th-8th century/Wabi-sabi

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

This cup is an example of the type of stoneware known as Sue ware, produced from the middle of the fifth until the fourteenth century in Japan. This product is a bowl with a handl...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Shigaraki Jar "Uzukumaru"/Japanese Vase/14th-16th Century/Wabi-Sabi

Unavailable|~~$55,400~~

Antique Shigaraki Jar "Uzukumaru"/Japanese Vase/14th-16th Century/Wabi-Sabi

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

During the Muromachi Period (1392–1573), the concept of wabi-sabi was formed from the tea ceremony culture. Shigaraki ware was greatly influenced by the aesthetic sense of tea mas...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

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Ceramic

Tokoname Sutra Jar, Heian-Kamakura/Japanese Antique/8th-14th Century

Unavailable|~~$18,800~~

Tokoname Sutra Jar, Heian-Kamakura/Japanese Antique/8th-14th Century

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

This is an old Tokoname sutra jar from the Heian to Kamakura periods. It has a shape that traces the lineage of medium-sized Sue ware pots, and is a unique type of Tokoname pottery t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Sue Ware Long Neck Jar / Japanese Antique / Asuka Period / 592-710 CE

Unavailable|~~$8,650~~

Sue Ware Long Neck Jar / Japanese Antique / Asuka Period / 592-710 CE

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Among Japanese Sue ware, the long-necked jar is a relatively new vessel that appeared around the 7th century. A typical long-necked jar with a delicately shaped bottom and a small bo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

Unavailable|~~$28,000~~

Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Haniwa Boar's Head, 5th Century A.D. or Earlier

Unavailable|~~$5,000~~

Haniwa Boar's Head, 5th Century A.D. or Earlier

Located in Hudson, NY

Haniwa terracotta clay boar head made for ritual use and buried with the dead as funerary objects during the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries AD) Japan.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

13th Century Giltwood Buddhist Figure

Unavailable|~~$337,467~~

13th Century Giltwood Buddhist Figure

Located in London, GB

Gold lacquered wood with Kirikane decoration, seated Amida Nyorai (AMITABHA). Kamakura period. Sold with The Radio-Carbon Dating certificate. Provenance: Property from the ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other More Asian Art, Objects ...

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Wood

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE

Unavailable|~~$3,350~~

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Muromachi period old Joboji lacquered Kataguchi Choshi. There are very few extant items from this era, and they are very rare items. This item has weathered over time, and the coa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Yayoi Earthenware Deep Bowl/Antique Japanese vase/300 BCE – 250 CE/Wabi-sabi

Unavailable|~~$3,400~~

Yayoi Earthenware Deep Bowl/Antique Japanese vase/300 BCE – 250 CE/Wabi-sabi

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

A large pot from the early Yayoi period. The Yayoi period is one of the oldest historical periods of Japan spanning from c. 300 BCE to c. 250 CE It is a pot-shaped pottery with...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Earthenware

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Questions About 15th Century Japan

Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.