Antique Clay Art

A Colima shark effigy vessel. Mexico. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD. On stand : 7.5" h

Created in Benin some time during the late 19th Century, and acquired at the Albert F. Gordon Tribal Arts Gallery in New York in the early 1970s, this is a bronze cast bust embellish...

The artistry and industry of Portuguese azulejos tiles is a tradition that dates back many centuries; as a practical, architectural surface to cover both interior and exterior walls ...

A rare and unusual pre-columbian ceramic face vessel from the ancient Mayan, Aztec or Wari Empire (c. 300–1000 CE). This pre-columbian vase or jug features an anthropomorphic effigy ...

This unique and amazing Ecuadorian primitive piece is a whistle carved in a skull form, and dates to the formative stage from the woodland period. It measures 2 in – 5 cm wide, 2 ½ i...

This zoomorphic vessel in the shape of a llama with an elongated globular body is from the Chancay civilisation, dated between 1000 and 1400 AD. The Chancay were a pre-Columbian ar...

Colossal wall plaque made of chamotte clay. Hand-painted with floral motif. Circa 1910s.

Three large and medium sized French crockery platters. Handmade and vintage Dimensions left to right - main image 12.75" D x 2.50" deep 15" D x 2.75" deep 13.75" D x 4.00" deep. ...

This exquisite 19th-century hand-painted ceramic amphora is a finely crafted Grand Tour museum replica of an ancient Greek Geometric-style vessel, circa 800 BCE. The amphora features...

A pair of antique English encaustic medieval style tiles perfect for display in a period cottage or townhouse. The set comprises of two 12cm tiles displaying a pomegranate and Tudor...

A 19th century Liverpool Delft blue and white 6-inch tile of a fox and a bird in a garden scene. This scene is intricately illustrated with stylised details of the fox as it carrie...

A 19th century blue and white Delft 6-inch tile of a bull manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht; one of two similar themed tiles we are selling. This original fireplace tile was recl...

A set of 4 patterned polychrome English chintz wall tiles by renowned tile designer Delft. Dating to circa 1850, each 5 inch tile showcases classically hand decorated floral pattern...

I bought a small group of these in Northern Thailand sometime in the early 1990s. They were literally being pulled out of a sack filled with excavated Burmese votives from an overgro...

A large antique 19th century tile attributed to Burmantofts. Modelled in relief, this deeply cast 6-inch tile displays a classically dressed male scholar glazed in tonal ochre and v...

A set of nine 6-inch by 6-inch neo-medieval encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped); an exact match to an identical set in the British Museum attributed to architect and designer, A...

A set of reclaimed Minton blue and white glazed tiles depicting a panoramic seascape. Comprising of 95 six-inch tiles and displayed on a custom made angled board, the panel shows a b...

A pair of antique framed tile panels depicting decorative Neoclassical portraits. Dating to circa 1870, each plaque is carefully hand painted in a tonal blue on a vivid ochre backgr...

This antique framed tile panel depicting a bird in a decorative cage, sourced from the estate of Dame Barbara Mary Quant, is quite the find. Displayed in a frame, the tiles make a be...

An antique W. B. Simpson & Sons tile panel depicting a Neoclassical design. The set of four hand painted tiles form a beautiful decorative panel of a classically styled vase with sc...

A set of 4 patterned English chintz polychrome wall tiles by renowned tile designer Delft. Dating to circa 1850, each 5 inch tile showcases classically hand decorated floral pattern...

A set of 32 reclaimed Minton tiles, ideal for use as an antique tile splashback, entranceway floor or fireplace hearth in a period cottage or Victorian era property. The set compris...

This beautiful and highly decorative pair of Costa Rican terracotta bowls are ovoid in shape and come from the Talamancan Mountains region. They are decorated stylized human faces in...

This is a great pair of Chinese Green Glazed dog figures on plinths. The dogs date to the early to mid 20th century and are marked "Hong Kong" on the bottoms. Both dogs are in very g...

A finely modeled Japanese ceramic figure depicting a samurai or martial attendant holding a gunbai (war fan), dating to the late Edo period, circa 1820–1860. The figure is rendered ...

A set of six early 19th century tiles decorated Barrowclough & Sanders on a Minton tile. In Neoclassical style, each 5 inch tile showcases classically dressed figures, musicians, an...

A pair of antique 20th century medieval style tiles. Modelled in relief, these deeply cast 5-inch tiles display a classically dressed jousting knight on horseback in striking colourf...

Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a forest enviroment. Man...

Terracotta Wall Plate with Lovely Children in Traditional Costumes by Johann Maresch A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a rural enviroment....

Chinese Painted Grey Earthenware Standing Female Tomb Figure, Western Han Dynasty. The tall slender court lady stands with knees and elbows slightly bent to reveal the hands, now lo...

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile. Our lovely antique Chinese glazed pottery or porcelain roof tile depicts a warrior riding on a Phoenix bird. This piece is signed and ...

For collectors of Japanese antiques, Mingei folk art, and Edo-period sculpture, this is an exceptional acquisition.

A Korean statue of Dongja made from clay/stucco with wood core and painted with polychrome colors circa 18th century of the Joseon Dynasty.

Antique Japanese large pagoda form bronze kiln furnace for melting shaping metal w/ the original fire clay insert - signed at two places at top of insert. As found old surface with o...

Tarahumara Indian beer fermenting pot. Sierra Tarahumara mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico. 1920s. Low fire clay. Measures: 21.50 inches height. x 26.50 inches in diameter. An earl...

These 3 antique Chinese terracotta statue plaques give a glimpse into the world of 19th century ancient China. Made in terracotta, each plaque is detailed with a Chinese inspired fig...

9/10thC Dvarati Buddha Tablet. I believe this one is quite old and it’s probably a period piece . The surface appears to have very good age, but with buried objects that only tells...

Good size and handcrafted frame for a mirror or painting. This impressive size and shape frame is handcrafted around the turn of the century. The Arts and Crafts style leaf motifs a...

Late 19th C. large, decorative Japanese Imari plate featuring intricate hand-painted designs in blue, red, and gold. The central motif includes blue floral patterns with accents of r...

A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a horse groomer with tool and harness in hand. Dres...

14 /15th century Thai Figure. Sculpted out of Sawankalok, a Highly respected type of Thai ceramics that flourished from the 13th through the 15th centuries. The vast majority of what...

Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between t...

Pottery Canteen Acoma 1900 6 inches Height x 5.50 inches Diameter. Clay, mineral pigments, twined fiber cordage, corn cob. A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo...

122/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha in the form of an Architectural wall piece. These are sometimes referred to as bricks, though they are much larger and finer than any...

Polychrome pottery canteen Acoma 1920 Measures: 8 inches height x 6 inches diameter. Clay, mineral pigments, corn cob. A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueb...

Impressive Chinese polychrome terracotta head depicting a Luohan, or arhat, attributed to the Qing dynasty and probably dating from the 18th century. The bald figure is portrayed wi...

Conditions : Excellent overall Conditions. Provenance: Family of the artist. Frame and glass not included. Complementary shipping worlwide by DHL, FEDEX. Returning customers : 25% ...

The exhibition, themed "6000 Years of Art in Clay," ran with a catalogue written by Los Angeles Times art critic Arthur H.

Blenner was a member of several prominent art clubs and organizations including, the American Federation of Artists, the Greenwich Academy of Fine Arts, the Greenwich Art Association...

Rozenburg earthenware vase, Holland, circa 1890s. Polychrome enameled with stylized flowers. Painted mark: Rozenburg denHaag K522 and the stork symbol. Measures: 8.63" H x 4" W. M...

Stunning, sleek and simple Japanese inspired Art Deco serveware set in shiny emerald green and black glaze. Produced at the Upsala Ekeby studio attributed to Harald Östergren, 1930s....

Eye-catching antique Art Nouveau elongated bowl by Danish ceramic artist Svend Hammershøi for Herman C. Kähler. Dramatic speckled orange and brown uran glaze. Signed under base. Be...

Antique Fulper Art Pottery Set - Stickley Era - W5609 Great looking 5 piece set of American Fulper Art Pottery. Made in the early 1900s. 4 mugs plus Nice decoration. Pristine condit...

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.

This is a beautiful stoneware vase by S. Hublet, made in Belgium. It has a granite like beige, pink and black surface accented by freeform chevrons on the top and the bottom. The cen...

Eye-catching antique flower shaped Art Nouveau vase by Danish ceramic artist Herman C. Kähler. Dramatic speckled orange and brown uran glaze. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage c...

This Art Nouveau enamelled faience vase, produced in France around 1910 and likely originating from the Longwy region, is executed in a tall baluster form and decorated in heavy enam...

Antique Art Deco ceramic vase with vertical hand-carved straight and organically swirling lines with hand-painted bright blue floral decor on cream colored base. Artist's signature ...

Antique traditional Southeast Asian ceramic Labu Sayong water cooler carafe bottle vase with hand-carved graphic and organic decorations. Dark blackish brown gourd shaped shiny piece...