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modern ceramics by florence kaiser antique style
modern ceramics by florence kaiser antique style

modern ceramics by florence kaiser antique style

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A highly decorative ceramic reminiscent of ancient ceramics. Each piece bears the artist's signature.

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Marked with barren spots, a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Philp Four-Sided Sculptural Vessel
Paul Philp Four-Sided Sculptural Vessel

Paul Philp Four-Sided Sculptural Vessel

By Paul Philp

Located in Uxbridge, GB

His work draws upon naturally eroded surfaces, ancient ceramics, stone and architecture, resulting in pieces that can appear weathered or excavated despite being contemporary.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Unique MING-STYLE COPPER-RED 'FISH' BOWL Tsai Hsiao-Fang (1938-2024)
Unique MING-STYLE COPPER-RED 'FISH' BOWL Tsai Hsiao-Fang (1938-2024)

Unique MING-STYLE COPPER-RED 'FISH' BOWL Tsai Hsiao-Fang (1938-2024)

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

TSAI Hsiao-fang has spent 5 decades researching and reestablishing lost ancient ceramics production process representative of the imperial kilns of various famous dynasties of China.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Greek Black-Glaze Perfume Bottle
Ancient Greek Black-Glaze Perfume Bottle

Ancient Greek Black-Glaze Perfume Bottle

Located in London, GB

This sleek, black-glaze perfume pot dates to the 5th century BC and exemplifies the elegance of Athenian ceramic production in Ancient Greece. With a gently rounded body, and flared ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ancient Italian Faience Majolica Charger, Very Large
Ancient Italian Faience Majolica Charger, Very Large

Ancient Italian Faience Majolica Charger, Very Large

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very large and heavy, 18th Century or earlier hand-painted Italian majolica glazed pottery charger plate depicting Mary. Central polychrome painted scene of Mary, with geometric bord...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Glazed Pottery Skyphos Drinking Cup
Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Glazed Pottery Skyphos Drinking Cup

Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Glazed Pottery Skyphos Drinking Cup

Located in Stamford, CT

Ancient Greek style hand painted glazed pottery shyphos, a two handle drinking cup, depicting Linos and Iphikles playing the lyre at a music lesson, reverse Herakles arriving late wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century
Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century

Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The subdued tones typical of ancient ceramics also blend naturally with modern dining settings.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Berber terracotta pottery
Ancient Berber terracotta pottery

Ancient Berber terracotta pottery

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Berber terracotta pottery, 18th century. With its modern shape and mineral color, this ceramic will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. Placed on a piece of f...

Category

Antique 18th Century Moroccan Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

Located in Studio City, CA

Would clearly be a great addition to any ancient Japanese or Asian artifacts or pottery/ ceramics collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece (perhaps a nice Ikebana vase) in...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras
Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras

Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras

Located in New York, NY

Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer region (present day cambodia).

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Pottery

Materials

Clay

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

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

Located in Studio City, CA

Would clearly be a great addition to any ancient Japanese or Asian artifacts or pottery/ ceramics collection or eye-catching Stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Chinese Famille Verte Hat Stand with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his cap while it wasn't being worn. The hat stand is decorated in the fa...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully commemorated on this oval ginger jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Studio City, CA

Would clearly be a great addition to any ancient Japanese or Asian artifacts or pottery/ ceramics collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece (perhaps a nice Ikebana vase) in...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully commemorated on this lidded baluster jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dri...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Greek Translucent Yellow-Green Glass Ring with Bezel
Ancient Greek Translucent Yellow-Green Glass Ring with Bezel

Ancient Greek Translucent Yellow-Green Glass Ring with Bezel

Located in London, GB

This beautifully preserved Hellenistic glass ring is a timeless and stunning piece of ancient jewellery. Cast from transparent, light green glass, its large size and oval bezel - ori...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Glass

Materials

Glass

Chancay terracotta standing Huacho figure, Peru, painted surface
Chancay terracotta standing Huacho figure, Peru, painted surface

Chancay terracotta standing Huacho figure, Peru, painted surface

Located in Nottingham, GB

This Peruvian Chancay-style Huacho figure is modelled in painted terracotta, inspired by ancient ceramics from Peru’s central coast. The figure is rendered with a red-painted body, c...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

An ancient smiling Buddha from the Republic period, made of Chinese porcelain
An ancient smiling Buddha from the Republic period, made of Chinese porcelain

An ancient smiling Buddha from the Republic period, made of Chinese porcelain

Located in Milano, IT

Antique Chinese porcelain sculpture depicting Budai, dating from the Republic of China period (1912–1949). The figure depicts the well-known Budai, commonly referred to in the West ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita
Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita

Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita

By Kyohei Fujita

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown glass box is substantial in size and weight. It features a hexago...

Category

1990s Japanese Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1920
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1920

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners
Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners

Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners

Located in Stamford, CT

Ancient Greek style charger of platter depicting two Olympic runner competing in a race. Beautifully painted in red and black on a yellow ground, with decorative bands, including the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. A thick brown glaze clings to the upper half of the jar, dripping to a s...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Persian Rare Bowl Islamic Pottery Art
Ancient Persian Rare Bowl Islamic Pottery Art

Ancient Persian Rare Bowl Islamic Pottery Art

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Stoneware bowl, enameled; Made in syria Circa 15th and Earlier. Green and Yellow colors. Hand painted Pottery.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Anubis Candle Stick, Ancient Egypt Style Candle Holder Home Decorative
Vintage Anubis Candle Stick, Ancient Egypt Style Candle Holder Home Decorative

Vintage Anubis Candle Stick, Ancient Egypt Style Candle Holder Home Decorative

Located in Wembley, GB

Handcrafted Egyptian Anubis Candle Holder Statue Ancient Egyptian God Sculpture Hand-Painted Stone Resin Ornament Home Décor 25 cm Bring the mystery and elegance of Ancient Egypt int...

Category

Vintage 1940s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Group of Four Ancient Pottery Vessels from Various Cultures/Countries
Group of Four Ancient Pottery Vessels from Various Cultures/Countries

Group of Four Ancient Pottery Vessels from Various Cultures/Countries

Located in Astoria, NY

Group of Four Ancient Pottery Vessels from Various Cultures/Countries, comprising: pinch lip pot, red jar, Holy Land oil lamp with olive leaf motif, Persian tripod footed vase. Vas...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Other Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Islamic Copper Jug, 19th Century
Ancient Islamic Copper Jug, 19th Century

Ancient Islamic Copper Jug, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Islamic copper jug is an original decorative object realized at the end of the 19th century by Islamic manufacture. This artwork is a water jug entirely in copper. Good conditions ...

Category

Antique 19th Century West Asian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Middle Bronze Age Ancient Israel Terracotta Vessel on Lucite Museum Support
Middle Bronze Age Ancient Israel Terracotta Vessel on Lucite Museum Support

Middle Bronze Age Ancient Israel Terracotta Vessel on Lucite Museum Support

Located in New York, NY

This Middle Bronze Age terracotta vessel, dating to approximately 1850-1550 BCE and originating from ancient Israel, is a striking example of craftsmanship from a period rich in cult...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Greek Pitchers

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Neoclassical Three Panels Screen, Italy, 18th Century
Ancient Neoclassical Three Panels Screen, Italy, 18th Century

Ancient Neoclassical Three Panels Screen, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A finely decorated three panels screen with beautiful inlays representing mythological, neoclassical scenes. The folding structure is in very good condition, as well as the wood. T...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Perfect Calligraphy Plate Chinese Porcelain LiuQing and Wang Zhuo Ru, Dated 1985
Perfect Calligraphy Plate Chinese Porcelain LiuQing and Wang Zhuo Ru, Dated 1985

Perfect Calligraphy Plate Chinese Porcelain LiuQing and Wang Zhuo Ru, Dated 1985

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Signed LiuQing and Wang Zhuo Ru (1955), member of the China Arts and Crafts Association, member of China Ancient Ceramics Association, first member of the Jiangxi Calligraphers Assoc...

Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

16th Century Japanese Ko-Tamba Jar, Muromachi Period, Six Ancient Kilns PO394
16th Century Japanese Ko-Tamba Jar, Muromachi Period, Six Ancient Kilns PO394

16th Century Japanese Ko-Tamba Jar, Muromachi Period, Six Ancient Kilns PO394

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Ko-Tamba (old Tamba) jar, made around the latter half of the 16th century during the Muromachi period. Tamba ware is produced at one of the six great kiln sites of Japan c...

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Pottery

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Pair of Ancient Japanese Plates, Japan, 19th Century
Pair of Ancient Japanese Plates, Japan, 19th Century

Pair of Ancient Japanese Plates, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of Japan plates is an original decorative porcelain object realized in the 19th century by Japan manufacture. The smaller tray is decorated with multicolored floral reliefs a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient White Chalice Cup, Giustiniani Manufacture Naples, 19th Century
Ancient White Chalice Cup, Giustiniani Manufacture Naples, 19th Century

Ancient White Chalice Cup, Giustiniani Manufacture Naples, 19th Century

By Giustiniani Family 1

Located in Roma, IT

White Chalice cup is an original decorative object realized in the 19th century by the Giustiniani manufacture in Naples, Italy. Del Vecchio factory. The artwork is realized in wh...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Earthenware

A small pitcher depicting Ancient Greek motif, Musée du Louvre, signed, 20th c
A small pitcher depicting Ancient Greek motif, Musée du Louvre, signed, 20th c

A small pitcher depicting Ancient Greek motif, Musée du Louvre, signed, 20th c

Located in View Park, CA

A small ceramic pitcher featuring Ancient Greek motif - « Young Men and Girls Banqueting » - from circa 480 BC, made in Greece probably 20th century, signed by artist, and was once s...

Category

20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870
Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870

Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen very interesting figurines' group: The Legacy Hunter or Ancient Love The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling Manufactory: Meissen Dating: made circa 18...

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Handmade Silver Plated Fish Tray, Italian Manufacture 19th Century
Ancient Handmade Silver Plated Fish Tray, Italian Manufacture 19th Century

Ancient Handmade Silver Plated Fish Tray, Italian Manufacture 19th Century

By Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Silver Plated fish tray is an original decorative object realized in the 19th century by Italian manufacture. Elongated silver plate fish tray decorated on the lid with a small scul...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Contemporary Black and White Ancient Profile Resin Coasters Set of 2
Italian Contemporary Black and White Ancient Profile Resin Coasters Set of 2

Italian Contemporary Black and White Ancient Profile Resin Coasters Set of 2

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant printed coasters portraying two different ancient profile on a black background. Completely produced in Florence, Italy by Artecornici design. All articles all exclusivel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Resin

Italian Contemporary Black and White Ancient Profile Resin Coasters Set of 2
Italian Contemporary Black and White Ancient Profile Resin Coasters Set of 2

Italian Contemporary Black and White Ancient Profile Resin Coasters Set of 2

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant printed coasters portraying two different ancient black profile on a white background. Completely produced in Florence, Italy by Artecornici design. All articles all excl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Resin

18th Century Antique Savona Majolica Albarello Vase, Louis XIV Style
18th Century Antique Savona Majolica Albarello Vase, Louis XIV Style

18th Century Antique Savona Majolica Albarello Vase, Louis XIV Style

Located in Roma, IT

Museums, churches, monuments and street furniture contain many examples of the fruitful relationship between the city and ceramics, and ancient knowledge is still being passed on in ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Large Leaf Ceramic Plate by Valentine Schlegel, 2001
Large Leaf Ceramic Plate by Valentine Schlegel, 2001

Large Leaf Ceramic Plate by Valentine Schlegel, 2001

By Valentine Schlegel 1

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Their pieces are inspired by ancient Mediterranean ceramics. She then moved to a studio on rue Daguerre between 1951 and 1957, then to a studio on rue Bezout from 1957, where she con...

Category

Early 2000s French Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi
Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi

Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece was produced within that long tradition and possesses both the strength typical of Japanese ancient ceramics and a quiet, understated beauty.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern Large California Studio Pottery Vase
Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern Large California Studio Pottery Vase

Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern Large California Studio Pottery Vase

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American, Hispanic and Japanese ceramics.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American, Hispanic, and Japanese ceramics.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American, Hispanic, and Japanese ceramics.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American, Hispanic and Japanese ceramics.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Paul Philp Large Sculptural Vessel / Vase
Paul Philp Large Sculptural Vessel / Vase

Paul Philp Large Sculptural Vessel / Vase

By Paul Philp

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Philp's interest in rugged and eroded surfaces, fossils, ancient stone and early ceramics is particularly apparent in this piece.

Category

2010s British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Rare Iron-Glazed Ceramic Plate from Kalong Kilns, Northern Thailand
Rare Iron-Glazed Ceramic Plate from Kalong Kilns, Northern Thailand

Rare Iron-Glazed Ceramic Plate from Kalong Kilns, Northern Thailand

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The Kalong kilns also produced a limited number of pieces with green or celadon glazes. Today, Kalong ceramics are among the rarest and most coveted of ancient Thai ceramics due to ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Mid-Century Accolay “Gauloise” Stoneware Ceramic Vase, Burgundy, 1960s
French Mid-Century Accolay “Gauloise” Stoneware Ceramic Vase, Burgundy, 1960s

French Mid-Century Accolay “Gauloise” Stoneware Ceramic Vase, Burgundy, 1960s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The celebrated “Gauloise” series takes its name from the distinctive blue traditionally associated with Gauloises cigarette packaging, while its banded decoration has also been linke...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Statuette Representing Immortal Li Tieguai Yellow Blue China 19thCentury
Ceramic Statuette Representing Immortal Li Tieguai Yellow Blue China 19thCentury

Ceramic Statuette Representing Immortal Li Tieguai Yellow Blue China 19thCentury

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The town of Shiwan is known for the manufacture of artistic and everyday Shiwan ceramics. In ancient times, the town of Shiwan in the city of Foshan was an important manufacturing c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Warriors with Helmets Adorned with Feathers - Lithograph - 1862

Warriors with Helmets Adorned with Feathers - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

The careful hand-colouring—rendered primarily in warm terracotta tones with crisp white highlights—faithfully emulates the visual language of ancient ceramics. A fine example of neo...

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1860s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Greek Hydriae & Pouring Vessels Color Lithograph, 1883
Antique Greek Hydriae & Pouring Vessels Color Lithograph, 1883

Antique Greek Hydriae & Pouring Vessels Color Lithograph, 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

Albert Genick (1837–1906), a Berlin-trained architect, became particularly known for his precise graphic documentation of ancient ceramics. This publication is regarded as his princi...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Bowl N°DRO01, Ceramic, Post-War, 20th Century, Signed
Exceptional Bowl N°DRO01, Ceramic, Post-War, 20th Century, Signed

Exceptional Bowl N°DRO01, Ceramic, Post-War, 20th Century, Signed

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1.5 x 1.8 metre gas kiln enables him to try his hand at 1,000-degree firings, creating oversized dishes and sculptural vases, unique pieces born of his imagination and reminiscen...

Category

20th Century Post-War Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Greek Drinking Vessels & Cups Color Lithograph, 1883
Antique Greek Drinking Vessels & Cups Color Lithograph, 1883

Antique Greek Drinking Vessels & Cups Color Lithograph, 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

Albert Genick (1837–1906), a Berlin-trained architect, became particularly known for his precise graphic documentation of ancient ceramics. This publication is regarded as his princi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Mid-Century Panamanian Pre-Columbian Motif Ceramic Coasters in Box
Set of Four Mid-Century Panamanian Pre-Columbian Motif Ceramic Coasters in Box

Set of Four Mid-Century Panamanian Pre-Columbian Motif Ceramic Coasters in Box

Located in San Diego, CA

The decoration appears to reference the bold animal forms and geometric ornament found in ancient Panamanian ceramics, particularly traditions associated with the Gran Coclé region, ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Leather

Vallauris France Colorful Ceramic Table Centerpiece Leaf Shaped
Vallauris France Colorful Ceramic Table Centerpiece Leaf Shaped

Vallauris France Colorful Ceramic Table Centerpiece Leaf Shaped

By Vallauris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

All the pieces that come out of the workshops of Vallauris made by passionate ceramic masters are made entirely by hand. The ancient activity of ceramics has been greatly reduced in ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Spanish Alfaraz Terracotta Hand Painted Decorative Water Pitcher Signed
1960s Spanish Alfaraz Terracotta Hand Painted Decorative Water Pitcher Signed

1960s Spanish Alfaraz Terracotta Hand Painted Decorative Water Pitcher Signed

By Miguel Durán-Loriga, Alfaraz

Located in Miami, FL

Through its link with the crafts of the past and through its own vitality, this ceramic creation represents the most authentic Spanish tradition, and the contemporary concept of one ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

French Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Bowl by Ciboure, France, 1950s
French Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Bowl by Ciboure, France, 1950s

French Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Bowl by Ciboure, France, 1950s

By Ciboure

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Its production combined references to ancient ceramics, Art Deco design, and the cultural traditions of the Basque Country.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic, Sign: Made in Germany, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Ceramic, Sign: Made in Germany, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Ceramic, Sign: Made in Germany, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

After studying fine arts and working in Frankfurt am Main, he began experimenting intensely with ceramics, fascinated by ancient Italian majolica techniques and the finishes of brill...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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Vintage Chinese Ge kiln Peach-Shaped Wash Basin
Vintage Chinese Ge kiln Peach-Shaped Wash Basin

Vintage Chinese Ge kiln Peach-Shaped Wash Basin

Located in 景德镇市, CN

The subtle gray-green glaze and intricate crack lines reflect the timeless sophistication of ancient ceramics. Perfect for collectors of Chinese porcelain, antique art lovers, or int...

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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

La Mela 2018, Avital Sheffer, Ceramics, Ancient Jewish Design, Mediterranean
La Mela 2018, Avital Sheffer, Ceramics, Ancient Jewish Design, Mediterranean

La Mela 2018, Avital Sheffer, Ceramics, Ancient Jewish Design, Mediterranean

By Avital Sheffer

Located in South Yarra, AU

Argaman 2018 Hand formed, glazed and printed, multiple earthenware clay Measures: 52cm * 26cm * 16cm Avital Sheffer grew up in Israel and lives in Australia. Her life long eng...

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2010s Australian Ceramics

incense burner & copal burner Energy Cleansing Ritual Set
incense burner & copal burner Energy Cleansing Ritual Set

incense burner & copal burner Energy Cleansing Ritual Set

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Ancient Faenza Pharmacy Jar Full Painted
18th Century Ancient Faenza Pharmacy Jar Full Painted

18th Century Ancient Faenza Pharmacy Jar Full Painted

Located in PALERMO, IT

Pharmacy jug. Faenza, Italy. Majolica painted in blue monochrome, on a blue enameled background called berettino and tints of tin white.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Ancient Greek Ceramic Plate with Fish Decor 4th Century BC
Ancient Greek Ceramic Plate with Fish Decor 4th Century BC

Ancient Greek Ceramic Plate with Fish Decor 4th Century BC

Located in Marseille, FR

Ancient ceramic plate with fish decors. Apulia, 4th century BC. With certificate. In good condition. Dimensions: Diameter 25cm, height 5 cm.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments
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Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments

Unavailable

H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in

Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered by J R Richards A Han dynasty (206BC - 220 AD) horse with pigment covering the grey clay body. Standing foursquare, with mouth slightly open and ears pointed up, this is a Cl...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug
Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug

Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 4.34 in

Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug

By Shosha Kamal

Located in Cairo, EG

Drinking your hot drink is one of the most personal and intimate experiences you do throughout your busy day. Driven by this fact we designed the Cobra Mug. Inspired by the Ancient E...

Category

2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas Victor Sergent Pair of Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Thomas Victor Sergent Pair of Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

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By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Paris, FR

Leading member of the School Palissy and his Followers in Paris, he draws inspiration from the ancient ceramics to create their own decorative vocabulary.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel
Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Unavailable

H 46 in Dm 40 in

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Located in Southfield, MI

Recently de-accessioned from the Orlando History museum is this massive carved terracotta wine storage vessel, dating to approximately 250 BCE. Retrieved from the Eturian region ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Archaistic Wine Coolers

Under the Seven Planet Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry
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Under the Seven Planet Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry

Located in Milano, IT

The symbols are inspired by oracular decorations discovered in Greece on historical embroidered textiles, ancient ceramics and vernacular architecture. French-Austrian artist duo C...

Category

2010s Italian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colours & patterns
Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colours & patterns

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colours & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns
Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Candle Holder inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns
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Candle Holder inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stoneware

Modern amphora inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns
Modern amphora inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

Modern amphora inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Under the Seven Planet Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry
Under the Seven Planet Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry

Under the Seven Planet Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry

Located in Milano, IT

The symbols are inspired by oracular decorations discovered in Greece on historical embroidered textiles, ancient ceramics and vernacular architecture.

Category

2010s French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

under the Seven Planets Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry
under the Seven Planets Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry

under the Seven Planets Parade Célia Picard & Hannes Schreckensberger Tapestry

Located in Milano, IT

The symbols are inspired by oracular decorations discovered in Greece on historical embroidered textiles, ancient ceramics and vernacular architecture.

Category

2010s French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Felt

Promemoria Santos Valet Tray in Ancient Oak and Dark Bronze by Romeo Sozzi
Promemoria Santos Valet Tray in Ancient Oak and Dark Bronze by Romeo Sozzi

Promemoria Santos Valet Tray in Ancient Oak and Dark Bronze by Romeo Sozzi

By Promemoria

Located in Valmadrera (LC), IT

Tray with an antique or anthracite oak and bronze base.       

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.
Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Ideal for collectors of ancient ceramics or as a sculptural anchor in a refined interior.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Jars

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Contemporary Wood Fired Sake Flask by Bizen Potter Hiroyuki Wakimoto
Contemporary Wood Fired Sake Flask by Bizen Potter Hiroyuki Wakimoto

Contemporary Wood Fired Sake Flask by Bizen Potter Hiroyuki Wakimoto

By Wakimoto Hiroyuki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A contemporary study of the ancient style of Old Bizen ceramics. Wood fired with natural ash glaze effects.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

By Pavel Vishnevsky

Located in Milano, IT

BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp by Pavel Vishnevsky, Limited Edition, Sculptural Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Materials Guided by a minimalist and anti-fashion language, ...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

GATTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
GATTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

GATTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

By Pavel Vishnevsky

Located in Milano, IT

BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp by Pavel Vishnevsky, Limited Edition, Sculptural Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Materials Guided by a minimalist and anti-fashion language, ...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927
6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927

6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927

By Ruskin Pottery, William Howson Taylor

Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB

Howson Taylor was, in particular, an innovator in coloured glazes, seeking to replicate the variety found in ancient Oriental ceramics. This "Batchelor's Set" is in a light blue ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order
Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order

Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Garniture

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order
Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order

Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Etruscans.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain
Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This set is ideal for collectors of oriental porcelain or anyone who appreciates unique and elegant decorative pieces evoking the tradition of ancient Japanese ceramics. Fading.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sørensen Platter by Jorgen Haugen Sørensen for Normann X Brask Art Collection
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Sørensen Platter by Jorgen Haugen Sørensen for Normann X Brask Art Collection

By Normann Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

It is in this series that we first encounter the sheep, which now reappears in his piece for the Normann X Brask Art Collection. Referencing the ancient Incas, who decorated their...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

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TALL BLACK CURVY SCULPTURE 01 by ABIGAIL OZORA SIMSPON

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TALL BLACK CURVY SCULPTURE 01 by ABIGAIL OZORA SIMSPON

Located in ELIZABETH BAY, AU

With a deep interest in the visceral qualities of clay and the ancient history of ceramics, she seeks to merge the material's raw properties with the possibility of pure sculpture.

Category

2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

1952 Swedish Light Brown-Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg
1952 Swedish Light Brown-Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg

1952 Swedish Light Brown-Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in London, England

Designed by Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) who was a Swedish ceramic artist renowned for his wheel-thrown pottery, intricate glazes, and shapes inspired by ancient Far Eastern ceramics. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp
Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp

By Ini Archibong, Kundalini

Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia

HIVE black finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics in the pattern which envelops the body of the lamp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp
Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp

By Ini Archibong, Kundalini

Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia

HIVE red finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics in the pattern which envelops the body of the lamp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp
Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp

By Ini Archibong, Kundalini

Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia

Hive white finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics in the pattern which envelops the body of the lamp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor
Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor

Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Berkeley, CA

Inspired by ancient glass, persian ceramics and indian jewelry, she made modern ware with historical significance.

Category

American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic

Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp
Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp

Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp

Unavailable

H 2 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp

Located in Piedmont, CA

Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of pit-fired ceramics is a once in a decade (or lifetime) body of work.

Category

2010s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp
Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp

Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp

Unavailable

H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in

Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp

Located in Piedmont, CA

Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of pit-fired ceramics is a once in a decade (or lifetime) body of work.

Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp
Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp

Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp

Unavailable

H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp

Located in Piedmont, CA

Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of pit-fired ceramics is a once in a decade (or lifetime) body of work.

Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre
Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre

Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Berkeley, CA

Inspired by ancient glass, Persian ceramics and Indian jewelry, she made modern ware with historical significance.

Category

Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Earthenware

"Jug with Three Gators" 2021, 22" Ceramic Jug Sculpture with Alligator Detail
"Jug with Three Gators" 2021, 22" Ceramic Jug Sculpture with Alligator Detail

"Jug with Three Gators" 2021, 22" Ceramic Jug Sculpture with Alligator Detail

By J-D Schall

Located in Baton Rouge, US

He draws inspiration from a variety of sources, ranging from ancient Asian and Greek ceramics to the American Arts and Crafts movement and mid-century modernism.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves
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Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 7 in

Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves

By Virginia Sin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Since the advent of ceramics in ancient times, stilts and posts (kiln furniture) provided stability and structure within kilns, so that objects of various sizes might be stacked, loa...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves
Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves

Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves

Unavailable

H 21.75 in Dm 7 in

Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves

By Virginia Sin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Since the advent of ceramics in ancient times, stilts and posts (kiln furniture) provided stability and structure within kilns, so that objects of various sizes might be stacked, loa...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
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Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Antonio Forteleoni

Located in New York, NY

Jana vases are the manifestation of the ancient art of ceramics: any imperfection in the color or finish should be considered a precious attribute.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
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Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Antonio Forteleoni

Located in New York, NY

Jana vases are the manifestation of the ancient art of ceramics: any imperfection in the color or finish should be considered a precious attribute.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

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By Studio Herron

Located in Chicago, IL

Inspired by forms in ancient Greek ceramics, the material language of this vessel brings together the rich craft history of weaving with 3 dimensional form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed

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By Donna Green

Located in New York, NY

Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage jars, Gonshi (naturally occurring scholars’ rocks), and garden gr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

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Donna GreenMetamorphosis, 2019

Unavailable

H 25 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in

Metamorphosis

By Donna Green

Located in New York, NY

Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage jars, Gonshi (naturally occurring scholars’ rocks), and garden gr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Ice Flower
Ice Flower

Donna GreenIce Flower, 2019

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 24 in

Ice Flower

By Donna Green

Located in New York, NY

Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage jars, Gonshi (naturally occurring scholars’ rocks), and garden gr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Lantern Woven Vassel
Lantern Woven Vassel

Lantern Woven Vassel

Unavailable

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Lantern Woven Vassel

By Studio Herron

Located in Chicago, IL

Inspired by forms in ancient Greek ceramics, the material language of this vessel brings together the rich craft history of weaving with 3 dimensional form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Reed

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Vase with Deep Blue Glaze by Erich & Ingrid Triller, Tobo, circa 1930s-1960s

By Erich and Ingrid Triller

Located in New York, NY

As well, like many European ceramists of their generation, they were influenced by the forms and glazes of ancient Chinese ceramics. Their quest for excellence was reflected by pains...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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Gustavo Perez, Mexican Contemporary Pottery, Ceramic Vase, 2000

Gustavo Perez, Mexican Contemporary Pottery, Ceramic Vase, 2000

By Gustavo Perez

Located in New York, NY

There have been parallel lines, calligraphic traces, geometric cuts into the surface, Minimalist vessels, recollections of pre-Hispanic vases and references to other ancient cultures...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Ancient Roman Glass Beaker 150 AD
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Ancient Roman Glass Beaker 150 AD

Located in London, GB

A prominent collector of ancient ceramics and glass, rather than focusing on one particular culture Mr.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Glass

Materials

Glass

Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD
Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD

Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD

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Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD

Located in London, GB

A prominent collector of ancient ceramics and glass, rather than focusing on one particular culture Mr.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Glass

Materials

Glass

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19th Century Chinese Green Glazed Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Finely sculpted with thin w...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900

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Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. An iridescent brown glaze clings to the jar's constrained neck and small...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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Ancient Greek Black Figure Pottery Vase, 490 BC

Ancient Greek Black Figure Pottery Vase, 490 BC

Located in London, GB

A prominent collector of ancient ceramics, rather than focusing on one particular culture Mr. 

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Kylix Wine Vessel, 350 BC
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Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Kylix Wine Vessel, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

A prominent collector of ancient ceramics, rather than focusing on one particular culture Mr.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

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Ancient Greek Apulian Red Figure Olpe

Ancient Greek Apulian Red Figure Olpe

Located in London, GB

A stunning, delicate and vibrant ancient Greek Apulian terra cotta olpe, attributed to the Menzies Group and dating to approximately 340 BC.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Ceramics

Italian Ancient Maiolica Tureen, Lodi, 1770-1780
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Italian Ancient Maiolica Tureen, Lodi, 1770-1780

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Italian Ancient Maiolica Tureen, Lodi, 1770-1780

By Antonio Ferretti

Located in Milano, IT

The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production...

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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

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Ancient Cypriot Bronze Age Amphora, 2700 BC

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Located in London, GB

A large red polished ware Cypriot amphora, originally from the collection of General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904). Dating to the early Bronze Age, circa 2700 - 1900 BC. Wit...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

A large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, in exceptional condition, dating to the 4th century BC. The piece stands on a circular base, with acorn shaped body, cylindrical n...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Jug, 350 BC
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Jug, 350 BC

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Jug, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

A well provenanced ancient Greek blackware oinochoe jug, dating to the 4th century BC. The piece stands on a circular base, with acorn shaped body, cylindrical neck with trefoil m...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics

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By Paul Philp

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Discover the artistry of Paul Philp Ceramics, where every piece is a testament to craftsmanship and creativity. Paul combines traditional handcrafting techniques with a modern sensib...

Category

2010s Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China

$1,500

H 13.5 in Dm 12 in

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China

Located in New York, NY

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China. A Glaced Ming Urn from China. Made during the Ming Period 1368-1644.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 260 mm x 180 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.

Category

Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914
Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare 1914 catalogue. Later reprinted, but this is the Original. For advanced collectors Chinese, Corean, and Japanese Potteries / Hobson, R. L.; Edward S. Morse; Rose Sickler...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Hanbuilt Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Hanneloer Freer
Hanbuilt Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Hanneloer Freer

Hanbuilt Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Hanneloer Freer

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Hannelore’s creations are intended to be functional, yet deeply imbued with expressive content. In her ceramic vessels, she looks for relaxed forms that feel more gestural, soft and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This richly glazed Chinese vase was shaped by hand in the mid-19th century, originally used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The wine jar is potted to a gen...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Matte Oil Pottery in Large Size
Vintage Matte Oil Pottery in Large Size

Vintage Matte Oil Pottery in Large Size

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Discover the charm of vintage matte oil pottery, showcasing stunning gray hues and unique imperfections that add character to each piece. Crafted from clay, these timeless pots displ...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Pottery

Materials

Clay

Large and Impressive Danish Private Collection
Large and Impressive Danish Private Collection

Large and Impressive Danish Private Collection

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large and impressive Danish private collection (Total of 42 unique vases, bowls, figurines, etc.) Soren Kongstrand 1872-1951) and Jens Petersen (1890-1956) Vase, Jens Petersen,...

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Ceramics

Antique Chinese Sunset Glazed Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Sunset Glazed Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Sunset Glazed Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Cloaked inside and out with a warm brown glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The glaze has a satin smooth finish...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Large Ceramic Vessel - Artist Unknown
Large Ceramic Vessel - Artist Unknown

Large Ceramic Vessel - Artist Unknown

Located in Alpha, NJ

This beautiful large vessel is in very good overall condition. Resembling and in they style of Toshiko Takaezu, this work was acquired in the New Hope, PA area with the artist being ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics

Materials

Clay

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Located in Kingsclere, GB

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Stoneware

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    Yes, Peru has an ancient ceramic tradition. In fact, many indigenous people from the South American country produced ceramics. The Chavín made pots and decorative objects depicting their gods, while the Paracas designed ceramics with intricate geometric motifs and carved details. Moche artisans decorated vessels with erotic scenes and used them in various rituals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic decorative objects.