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San Cai Pottery

Chinese San Cai Terracotta Plate Chrysanthemum
Located in Somis, CA
wonderful, rare example of Tang Dynasty's splendid San Cai art.
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Pottery

A Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
- Lot3081 * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Earthenware, Pottery

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
* Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that became famous
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Earthenware

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Newyork 17 SEP 2008 - Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot418 * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Earthenware

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure Of An Official, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
* Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that became famous
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure Of A Foreign Official, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
1999, Hongkong * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Earthenware

SanCai Glazed Figure of a Camel Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The San Cai technique dates back to the Tang dynasty (618–907AD). Sancai sculptures remain one of
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Large Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Jar from Onda Yaki Kiln
By Onda Yaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional and contemporary at the same time. The tri-color glaze calls to mind the San-Cai from Chinese Tang
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2010s Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive vase was carved in Italy in circa 1900 from a veined grey alabaster. The vase is shaped like stylised loutrophoros-amphora vessel with an ovoid body and elo...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Vases

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Alabaster

Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
H 72.05 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Monumental 1970s Decorative Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Unicorn Horse
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this massive bras...
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Vintage 1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

20th Century, Chinese Porcelain Plates
Located in Miami, FL
20th century, Chinese porcelain plates
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

20th Century, Chinese Porcelain Plates
20th Century, Chinese Porcelain Plates
H 1 in W 10.23 in D 10.23 in
Qingbai ewer with slip decoration of two phoenix and lotus leaves, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This small ewer is an exquisite example of Qingbai ware, known for its pale blue-tinged glaze. The vessel showcases the advanced ceramic techniques and artistic sophistication of the...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

A Wucai 'Peony' Vase Transitional Period, 17th century, Early Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar features a balanced and robust form, typical of the Transitional period, which was a time of significant change and innovation in Chinese porcelain art. The decoration is exu...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Ceramic

Carved 'Longquan' Celadon-Glazed Tripod Censer, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This censer is characterized by its tripod form, which means it stands on three feet. Incense burners from the Ming dynasty are often highly regarded for their craftsmanship and the ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Celadon

Persian-style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century.
Located in seoul, KR
Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand. Dates ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Riverscape Blue and White Teabowl, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign.
Located in seoul, KR
The serene landscape and leisure activity of fishing are meticulously captured in cobalt blue on the porcelain's white surface, suggesting the value placed on harmony with the natura...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Famille Rose Hand Painted Figures, Circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Plate which has been beautifully hand enamelled, over-glaze, in the Famille Rose palette with excellent detail, dating to Circa 1940. The mai...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rustic Brownish Green Glazed Ceramic Vase - Country Collection
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic brownish green glazed ceramic vase, country collection. Infused with the warmth and rustic charm of a farmhouse kitchen, this exquisite rustic brownish green glazed ceramic ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Country Vases

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Ceramic

'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue And White Teapot C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng
Located in seoul, KR
This 'Imari Pavilion' pattern Yongzheng Porcelain depicts pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yong...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Emerald Green Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese emerald green shiwan pottery teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. In the shape of a traditional Chinese water carrying bucket with a pouring spout, carrying hand...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Pottery

Glazed Chinese Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A glossy black glaze clings to the form of this slender kitchen jar's banded surface. The glazed vessel dates to the early 20th-century and was used for storing food and condiments i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Deep Dish, 14th-15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China. The lovey dish covered in an attractive ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Shoji Hamada Japanese Tenmoku & Nuka Pottery Plate Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, unique work by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, a fine early example of his tenmoku and nuka trailing decoration glaze technique. Hamada first coated the plate wit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Pottery, Stoneware

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Set of Three Terracotta San Cai Pottery and Horse
Located in SOMIS, CA
This collection of Tang San Cai includes a full size vase, a horse and a plate. The vase has
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Terracotta

Blue Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful blue horse in high gloss. This wonderful piece has all the hallmarks of Tang San Cai
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Blue Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Blue Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
H 11.5 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in
Majestic Cream Pottery Horse Chinese San Cai Glaze
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful cream colored horse in high gloss. And distressed finish in ceramic, circa 1950s.
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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Chinese Pottery Vase Sancai Glazed with Bees
Located in Somis, CA
background glaze. A wonderful, rare example of Tang Dynasty's splendid San Cai art.
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20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese Pottery Horse Sancai Glazed with Green Saddle
Located in Somis, CA
Dynasty style San-Cai sculpture.
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2010s Chinese Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese Glazed San Cai Pottery Horse, Gloss Caramel
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful caramel horse in high gloss. This wonderful piece has all the hallmarks of Tang San Cai
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Pottery Figure Musician, Tang San Cai Terracotta
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pottery figure in the renowned Tang San Cai triple glazed style. The figure appears to
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20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta, Pottery

Chinese Pottery Horse, Glazed Terracotta San Cai
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful white butterscotch San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Cream Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Located in Somis, CA
San Cai terracotta potteries with skilfully applied glaze achieving amazing artistic effect. Horse's
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Large Chinese Pottery Horse, Glazed Terracotta San Cai
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful caramel San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the Tang
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Caramel Brown Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Located in Somis, CA
. This wonderful piece has all the hallmarks of Tang San Cai terracotta potteries with skillfully applied
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Terracotta Court Official, Tang San Cai Style Pottery Figure
Located in Somis, CA
"san cai" tricolor glaze. His facial expression is calm and dignified. The glaze is applied on the body
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Pottery Horses, Tang San Cai Style
Located in Somis, CA
techniques. A true work of art, the splendid glossy glaze is distinctive of Tang San Cai style. Glaze is
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Pottery Horse with Green Saddle Chinese San Cai Glaze
Located in Somis, CA
San Cai terracotta potteries with skilfully applied glaze achieving amazing artistic effect. Horse's
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Vintage Terracotta Court Lady, Tang Style San Cai
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful terracotta court lady in the Tang dynasty San Cai style. This is an older piece from
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

SanCai Glazed Blue Pottery Horse Statue Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ceramic pieces include earthenware objects with tricolor glazes. The San Cai technique dates back to the
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Blue Chinese Pottery Horse
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful smaller San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the Tang
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Blue Chinese Pottery Horse
Blue Chinese Pottery Horse
H 8 in W 9 in D 3 in
Black Chinese Pottery Horse, with Money Bag
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful black, San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the Tang dynasty
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Black Chinese Pottery Horse, with Money Bag
Black Chinese Pottery Horse, with Money Bag
H 10.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
Caramel Chinese Pottery Horse with Green Saddle
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful caramel color San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the Tang
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

White Chinese Pottery Horse with Blue Bells
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful white San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the Tang dynasty
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Caramel Chinese Pottery Horse with Ruby Rosette
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful caramel San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back to the Tang
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Large Chinese Pottery Stallion Horse, with Blue Spots
Located in Somis, CA
A majestic, large, white butterscotch San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back
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20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Large White Chinese Pottery Horse with Red Jewels
Located in Somis, CA
A majestic, large, white butterscotch San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Large White Chinese Pottery Horse with Ruby Colored Studs
Located in Somis, CA
A majestic, large, white butterscotch San Cai horse in high gloss. The Sancai technique dates back
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2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Terracotta

Set of 4 Large Pottery Horses, Chinese Terracotta with Blue Streaks
Located in Somis, CA
horse sculptures fitting for a traditional or an contemporary interior. The San Cai technique started in
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Sancai Glazed Antique White Pottery Horse Statue Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
San Cai technique dates back to the Tang dynasty (618–907AD)." Sancai sculptures remain one of the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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San Cai Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of san cai pottery available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of san cai pottery — often made from ceramic, terracotta and pottery — can elevate any home. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of san cai pottery now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of san cai pottery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a San Cai Pottery?

A piece of san cai pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $440, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $750.

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