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Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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Imperial Leaf China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the imperial leaf China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An imperial leaf China — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect imperial leaf China — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An imperial leaf China is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Quezal each produced at least one beautiful imperial leaf China that is worth considering.

How Much is a Imperial Leaf China?

Prices for an imperial leaf China start at $2,499 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $6,895.

Finding the Right Ceramics for You

With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.

Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.

Explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics on 1stDibs to find the perfect piece for your home.