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Khmer Ceramics

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Lime Pot
Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Lime Pot

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Lime Pot

$250

H 1.75 in Dm 2.375 in

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Lime Pot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

other examples of Khmer bird pots see: H. Fujiwara, Khmer ceramics from the Kamratan Collection in the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot
Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Khmer bird pots see: H. Fujiwara, Khmer ceramics from the Kamratan Collection in the Southeast Asian

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot
Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese Trade Pottery, 1979, p.219. J.C. Shaw, Introducing Thai Ceramics Also Burmese and Khmer, 1987, p

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot
Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot

Antique Khmer Bird Shaped Ceramic Lime Pot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Auctioneers, Surrey, lot #221. For other examples of Khmer bird pots see: H. Fujiwara, Khmer ceramics from

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

12th Century Khmer Vase
12th Century Khmer Vase

12th Century Khmer Vase

$1,451

H 13 in Dm 7.09 in

12th Century Khmer Vase

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 12th to 13th century mocha brownglazed stoneware jar in a apple-form body, concave neck and flared and lipped rim. Geometric motifs on leg shoulder and neck aswell as the unglazed ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century
Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century

$1,200

H 10.25 in Dm 9.25 in

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century. A sturdily potted earthenware globular form on a raised and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Ceramic Bird Shaped Lime Pot
Khmer Ceramic Bird Shaped Lime Pot

Khmer Ceramic Bird Shaped Lime Pot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Khmer Ceramic Lime Pot. A globular stoneware jarlet in the form of a bird covered in a caramel

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Elephant Form Lime Pot, 12th century.
Khmer Elephant Form Lime Pot, 12th century.

Khmer Elephant Form Lime Pot, 12th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Khmer Elephant Form Lime Pot, 12th century. A globular stoneware form with narrow aperture on top

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Pottery

Materials

Clay

Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th-8th Century, Cambodia
Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th-8th Century, Cambodia

Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th-8th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

An evocative large pottery pouring vessel, kendi, pre-Khmer, 6th-8th century, Cambodia. The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th - 8th Century, Cambodia
Large Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th - 8th Century, Cambodia

Large Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th - 8th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

A large and attractive pre-Khmer red pottery kendi, pouring vessel, 6th - 8th century, Cambodia

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Khmer Vase Table Lamp
Khmer Vase Table Lamp

Khmer Vase Table Lamp

$1,088

H 18.12 in Dm 15.75 in

Khmer Vase Table Lamp

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A Khmer vase transformed in to a table lamp. Of baluster shape with an attractive brown yellow

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Antique 16th Century Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase
Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase

Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase

Unavailable

H 9.5 in Dm 7.75 in

Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase

Located in New York, NY

and the expressive elephant head make this an outstanding example of early Khmer ceramics. The flaring

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Ceramic Vase
Khmer Ceramic Vase

Khmer Ceramic Vase

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 13 in

Khmer Ceramic Vase

Located in Seattle, WA

Large Khmer Bayon Era Ceramic Jar w/ Chocolate Glaze - Cambodia

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Late Angkor Period Khmer Light Brown Glazed Ceramic Jar, Partially Broken Lip
Late Angkor Period Khmer Light Brown Glazed Ceramic Jar, Partially Broken Lip

Late Angkor Period Khmer Light Brown Glazed Ceramic Jar, Partially Broken Lip

Located in Bangkok, TH

Glazed ceramics produced under the direction of the great Khmer kings ruling from Angkor in present

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Late 17th Century Khmer Jar
Late 17th Century Khmer Jar

Late 17th Century Khmer Jar

Unavailable

H 30.32 in Dm 29.53 in

Late 17th Century Khmer Jar

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful big jar in dark brown glazed terracotta.   

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Antique Late 17th Century Cambodian Other Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Khmer Cambodia Vase Lamp
Khmer Cambodia Vase Lamp

Khmer Cambodia Vase Lamp

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H 21.66 in Dm 11.82 in

Khmer Cambodia Vase Lamp

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rich brown grey glazed Khmer vase fitted as a table lamp. This vase is a great example of Khmer

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase
Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

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H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A elegant Asian unglazed vase in the Khmer style. Probably 18th century with traditional geometric

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Antique 18th Century Vietnamese Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase
Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

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H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A large elegant Asian unglazed vase in the Khmer style. Probably 18th century with traditional

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Antique 18th Century Vietnamese Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

15th Century Khmer vase Tablelamp
15th Century Khmer vase Tablelamp

15th Century Khmer vase Tablelamp

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H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

15th Century Khmer vase Tablelamp

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A Vietnamese Ly-Tran dynasty grey earthenware pot transformed to a tablelamp. With a mould rim on the neck and base and lined decoration.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large 15th century Khmer blackware vessel
Large 15th century Khmer blackware vessel

Large 15th century Khmer blackware vessel

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H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Large 15th century Khmer blackware vessel

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A good 15th century Khmer blackware vessel. Bulbuous body with a sloped shouder and high conical

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases
Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases

Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases

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H 22.05 in Dm 8.67 in

Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A beautiful set of 3 antique KHMER vases from South East Asia, from the Thailand-Cambodia area

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Khmer Vase/Amphora
Antique Khmer Vase/Amphora

Antique Khmer Vase/Amphora

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H 12 in Dm 9 in

Antique Khmer Vase/Amphora

Located in New York, NY

A classicly formed antique Khmer pottery vase/Amphora from the Khmer region of South East Asia

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ming Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large 15th Century Khmer Blackware Vessel Tablelamp
Large 15th Century Khmer Blackware Vessel Tablelamp

Large 15th Century Khmer Blackware Vessel Tablelamp

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H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Large 15th Century Khmer Blackware Vessel Tablelamp

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A good 15th century Khmer blackware vessel. Bulbuous body with a sloped shouder and high conical

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Vase with Black Glaze Khmer Angkor Period
Ceramic Vase with Black Glaze Khmer Angkor Period

Ceramic Vase with Black Glaze Khmer Angkor Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ceramic vase with black glaze Khmer Angkor Period On offer is a stoneware ceramic vase with black

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sawankhalok Ceramic Celadon Plate- - Bowl 15th-16thC Thailand
Sawankhalok Ceramic Celadon Plate- - Bowl 15th-16thC Thailand

Sawankhalok Ceramic Celadon Plate- - Bowl 15th-16thC Thailand

Located in Dallas, TX

13th century AD, possibly with the decline of Khmer ceramics. During the 15th century China was faced

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Antique 16th Century Thai Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Unusual Near Pair of Khmer Vessels, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century
Unusual Near Pair of Khmer Vessels, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century

Unusual Near Pair of Khmer Vessels, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Victoria, Melbourne, Ascession No AS1-1980. Khmer ceramics are unique in the Asian ceramic tradition and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Cambodia Khmer Vase Tablelamp
Cambodia Khmer Vase Tablelamp

Cambodia Khmer Vase Tablelamp

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H 27.17 in Dm 23.63 in

Cambodia Khmer Vase Tablelamp

Located in Vosselaar, BE

An unglazed Cambodian Khmer vase transformed in to a tablelamp. Of typical baluster shape with a

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Antique 16th Century Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Jar with Black Glaze Khmer Angkor Period
Ceramic Jar with Black Glaze Khmer Angkor Period

Ceramic Jar with Black Glaze Khmer Angkor Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a stoneware ceramic jar with black iron glaze from Khmer Kingdom (now Cambodia) dated

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Brown and Celadon Glazed Vase, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century
Khmer Brown and Celadon Glazed Vase, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century

Khmer Brown and Celadon Glazed Vase, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Khmer brown and celadon glazed stoneware baluster pedestal vase, Angkor Wat Period, 11th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Celadon, Stoneware

Set of 3 15th Century Vietnamese Pots
Set of 3 15th Century Vietnamese Pots

Set of 3 15th Century Vietnamese Pots

Located in Vosselaar, BE

) they have a typical elegant form also seen in Khmer and Chinese ceramics. The top and bottoms have a

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Lovely Antique Khmer Jar with Lid
Lovely Antique Khmer Jar with Lid

Lovely Antique Khmer Jar with Lid

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H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Lovely Antique Khmer Jar with Lid

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique Cambodian Khmer jar with lid. The jar has a beautiful patina.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel
Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel

Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel

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H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.63 in

Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel

Located in New York, NY

stoneware with an iron glaze in the khmer Empire during the twelfth or thirteenth century. Used for

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Lovely Antique Khmer Vase
Lovely Antique Khmer Vase

Lovely Antique Khmer Vase

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H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Lovely Antique Khmer Vase

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique Khmer vase from Cambodia with a beautiful patina.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Glicine Pattern

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Glicine Pattern

$2,240Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 21 in W 21 in D 7 in

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Glicine Pattern

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Fortuny Fabric cushions in a light blue and gold colorway. Featuring bias edging and matching, light gold backing. The pattern is a 17th century Italian design wi...

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2010s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Down, Feathers

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Engraved: An 18th-Century Egyptian Vista, 1782
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Engraved: An 18th-Century Egyptian Vista, 1782

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Engraved: An 18th-Century Egyptian Vista, 1782

Located in Langweer, NL

This original print is titled "THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT." It depicts the famous Giza pyramid complex, with the three pyramids standing prominently in the background. In the foreground...

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Antique 1780s British Prints

Materials

Paper

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

$1,200

H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France
Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France

Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France

Located in Norwich, GB

This 15th century bishop - sculpted ca AD1460 - has a smile on his lips and a benevolent presence. He is also something of an Adonis - one tends to forget that in the medieval churc...

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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Set of Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Dynasty Plates Chenghua Marked
Large Set of Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Dynasty Plates Chenghua Marked

Large Set of Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Dynasty Plates Chenghua Marked

$30,974Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Large Set of Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Dynasty Plates Chenghua Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The exact selection can vary from the picture due to stock changes. A set of 30 plates from the early 17th century. Variation on a theme. Late Ming dynasty blue and white plates w...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...

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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs
Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs

Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty period glazed ceramic Martaban water jar from the 17th century, with tiger motifs and petite handles. Created in China during the 17th century, this Ming Dynasty perio...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi
19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi

$6,880

H 53 in W 34 in D 1.75 in

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi

Located in Chicago, IL

Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even in their homes. The rich red, orange, green, and blue hues are still incredibly vibrant on ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

A Carved White Ware 'peony' vase, Song-Yuan dynasty
A Carved White Ware 'peony' vase, Song-Yuan dynasty

A Carved White Ware 'peony' vase, Song-Yuan dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The vase is raised on a slightly splayed foot and flanked on the tall cylindrical neck by a pair of mask handles. The body is molded with lotus scroll pattern between a floral scroll...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style
Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

$4,585Sale Price|67% Off

H 42.52 in Dm 19.69 in

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This impressive Chinese porcelain floor vase was crafted in the 20th century in the refined Qing Revival style. Standing at a remarkable 108 cm (42.5 inches), it captivates with its ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Serving Plate Bird, Japan
Lovely Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Serving Plate Bird, Japan

Lovely Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Serving Plate Bird, Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Condition: Overall condition, some age signs at the base and also a small chip. Front very good, only some crackle lines. Size: 240 mm Period: Mei...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure

$1,880

H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Ceramic

Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture
Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture

Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture, 1930

$3,400

H 8.25 in W 11.25 in D 3 in

Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very fine Model Sculpture of a standing horse , finely rendered in patinated plaster, signed ‘MMM’ and dated 30 , w. rich burnished patina. Its quality and elegance are reminiscent...

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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Bowl with mandarin duck and lotus pattern design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Bowl with mandarin duck and lotus pattern design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

Bowl with mandarin duck and lotus pattern design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

Located in seoul, KR

Bowl from the late Ming dynasty cargo. An identical piece is included on page 136 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found Along the Maritime Silk ...

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Antique 16th Century Vietnamese Ming Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century
Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century

Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century

Located in seoul, KR

A bird on a tree. Stoneware with underglaze blue and painted green. The leaves were creatively expressed with green-glaze. The use of green overpainting, a distinctive element in A...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of English Chippendale Gilt Wood Foliage and Scrolled Wall Mirrors. C. 1770
Pair of English Chippendale Gilt Wood Foliage and Scrolled Wall Mirrors. C. 1770

Pair of English Chippendale Gilt Wood Foliage and Scrolled Wall Mirrors. C. 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Chippendale gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirrors with decorative scroll work & foliage motif. Circa 1770. Mirrors retain the original silvered glass & wood backing.

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror, Giltwood

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Khmer Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of khmer ceramics is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct khmer ceramics — often made from ceramic, stoneware and celadon — can elevate any home.

How Much are Khmer Ceramics?

Prices for khmer ceramics start at $1 and top out at $3,000 with the average selling for $1,176.

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.