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San Cai Pottery

Amber-Glazed Bull Pottery Figure
Amber-Glazed Bull Pottery Figure

Amber-Glazed Bull Pottery Figure

$3,893Sale Price|35% Off

Amber-Glazed Bull Pottery Figure

Located in seoul, KR

) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that became famous

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Bull
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Bull

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Bull

$4,537Sale Price|35% Off

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Bull

Located in seoul, KR

Ceramics and Works of ArtLot 2869 (Price : 187,500 HKD / Type : Closely related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sheep
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sheep

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sheep

$2,593Sale Price|35% Off

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sheep

Located in seoul, KR

related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog

$1,943Sale Price|35% Off

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog

Located in seoul, KR

Pottery Dog (Type : Closely related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

A Rare Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
A Rare Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty

A Rare 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Amber-Glazed Pottery Ewer, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Amber-Glazed Pottery Ewer, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)

Amber-Glazed Pottery Ewer, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)

Located in seoul, KR

- Vase with Trumpet-Shaped Mouth (Type : related) * San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty
Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of An Official
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of An Official

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of An Official

Located in seoul, KR

-Shaped Mouth (Type : related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of A Foreign Official
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of A Foreign Official

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of A Foreign Official

Located in seoul, KR

Trumpet-Shaped Mouth (Type : related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

A Chinese Sancai Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty Ex Sotheby's
A Chinese Sancai Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty Ex Sotheby's

A Chinese Sancai Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty Ex Sotheby's

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

. Provenance: Sotheby's New York 1984. Dimensions: Height: 12cm. Diameter: 14cm. * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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Set of Three Terracotta San Cai Pottery and Horse
Set of Three Terracotta San Cai Pottery and Horse

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

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Blue Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Blue Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze

Blue Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze

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H 11.5 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Majestic Cream Pottery Horse Chinese San Cai Glaze
Majestic Cream Pottery Horse Chinese San Cai Glaze

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.

Category

20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese San Cai Terracotta Plate Chrysanthemum
Chinese San Cai Terracotta Plate Chrysanthemum

Chinese San Cai Terracotta Plate Chrysanthemum

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H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

Chinese San Cai Terracotta Plate Chrysanthemum

Located in Somis, CA

wonderful, rare example of Tang Dynasty's splendid San Cai art.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Glazed San Cai Pottery Horse, Gloss Caramel
Chinese Glazed San Cai Pottery Horse, Gloss Caramel

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pottery Figure Musician, Tang San Cai Terracotta
Pottery Figure Musician, Tang San Cai 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

Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Chinese Pottery Horse, Glazed Terracotta San Cai
Chinese Pottery Horse, Glazed Terracotta San Cai

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Cream Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Cream Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze

Cream Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze

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H 12 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Chinese Pottery Horse, Glazed Terracotta San Cai
Large Chinese Pottery Horse, Glazed Terracotta San Cai

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Caramel Brown Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze
Caramel Brown Pottery Horse, Chinese San Cai Glaze

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Court Official, Tang San Cai Style Pottery Figure
Terracotta Court Official, Tang San Cai Style Pottery Figure

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

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Pottery Horses, Tang San Cai Style
Pair of Chinese Pottery Horses, Tang San Cai Style

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pottery Horse with Green Saddle Chinese San Cai Glaze
Pottery Horse with Green Saddle Chinese San Cai Glaze

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

Category

2010s Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

A Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure of Guardian Mingqi, Tang Dynasty(7-8th century)
A Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure of Guardian Mingqi, Tang Dynasty(7-8th century)

A Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure of Guardian Mingqi, Tang Dynasty(7-8th century)

Located in seoul, KR

) * San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that became famous during the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Sancai-glazed ‘floral’ dish, Liao dynasty(916~1125)
Sancai-glazed ‘floral’ dish, Liao dynasty(916~1125)

Sancai-glazed ‘floral’ dish, Liao dynasty(916~1125)

Located in seoul, KR

from the Tang to the Song Dynasty - Lot 704 (HKD: 53,100, Type: Closely related) * San-cai Sancai

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Sancai-Glazed ‘Floral’ Dish, Liao Dynasty(916~1125)
Sancai-Glazed ‘Floral’ Dish, Liao Dynasty(916~1125)

Sancai-Glazed ‘Floral’ Dish, Liao Dynasty(916~1125)

Located in seoul, KR

: 53,100, Type: Closely related) * Tang Dynasty San-cai Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

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Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

The entire surface of the vase is adorned with elaborate chrysanthemum motifs, elegantly connected by flowing, curved stems, while the background's leaf patterns enhance its sense of...

Category

Antique 17th Century Vietnamese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

$2,275Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.49 in Dm 5.91 in

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Majiayao culture, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC

Located in seoul, KR

Fine-grained, buff-colored clay. Potted thin. Upper part of body painted with symbolic patterns in black and chocolate brown. Majiayao culture, Banshan type, 3rd millennium BC Peri...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)

Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)

$2,437Sale Price|35% Off

H 12.6 in Dm 11.03 in

Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)

Located in seoul, KR

This Ming Dynasty painted pottery horse is depicted standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal. The horse has a well-proportioned body, with sturdy legs and a slightly arched neck. Th...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)
A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)

A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)

Located in seoul, KR

The ovoid body to a tall neck, the body decorated with a chrysanthemum meander, covered overall in a translucent pale blue glaze. Traces of excavation can be seen in the dirt marks o...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty
A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty

A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty

$12,935Sale Price|35% Off

H 12.21 in Dm 3.15 in

A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This vase features a flared neck and a well-balanced globular body, representing a典型 form associated with Cizhou ware. The body is decorated with freely painted floral motifs and abs...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

$1,625Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 5.91 in Dm 2.96 in

Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Famille noire is a type of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain, distinguished by its black-glazed background with vivid natural motifs in green, yellow, and other bright colors. Developed...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty

Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded. Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279) Type : Ewer Medium : Zheji...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antiquities

Materials

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.

Finding the Right Asian-art-furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.