Skip to main content

Ceramic Antiquities

4
575
to
102
225
102
575
575
575
2
1
1
1
432
77
66
26
12
2
5
1
2
4
2
1
524
425
278
185
509
442
390
54
44
3
1
1
1
1
Material: Ceramic
Japanese Blue and White Decorated Porcelain Plate, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE DECORATED PORCELAIN PLATE, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the underside with impressed signature, with a tightly scalloped edge, border of stylized motifs, the cen...
Category

20th Century Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Green-Glazed Dish, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Han Dynasty green-glazed dish exhibits significant signs of wear, indicative of its age and the long passage of time it has witnessed. The glaze, once vibrant, now shows substan...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Vietnamese Blue And White Bowl Circa 15th Century
Located in seoul, KR
The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Bowl Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Two Horses Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The interior painted with two spotted horses at play beneath a willow tree, the exterior with a cafe-au-lait glaze. Tea saucer and teabowl set. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Peri...
Category

1720s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Imari Gold Porcelain Small Lobbed Cups and Saucers
Located in Delft, NL
18th century Japanese Imari Gold porcelain small lobbed cups and saucers Early 18th century imari gold lobbed Japanese cups and saucers Small cups and saucers...
Category

Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Nyonya Ware Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 19th century. A Peranakan porcelain or Nyonya ware vase decorated with flowers and a flying bird. Approx: 17.5" H x 4.25" W (vase measur...
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive gu vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi floral painting. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export...
Category

1690s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Longquan Celadon Five-Spouted Jar, Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960~1127)
Located in seoul, KR
Thickly potted with an ovoid body of five horizontal lobes tapering toward the top, carries both aesthetic and practical values. The jar is intricately carved with rows of upright lo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Fish Trade Blue and white saucer, circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The drawing captures a scene of trade on blue and white porcelain, where a woman and a man are engaged in a transaction. The woman, dressed in traditional attire, stands with a poise...
Category

1720s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Southern Song Dynasty(1127–1279)
Located in seoul, KR
A similar jar with a cover, part of the Avery Brundage collection at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, is featured in Mary Tregear's "Song Ceramics" (London, 1982, plate 286). T...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Green-glazed pottery 'figural' lamp, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The lamp shaped as a kneeling female figure wearing long robes, her face with a large nose, deep-set eyes and pronounced cheeks, holding an infant in her lap, her cylindrical and elo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Moulded Goldfish Blue and White Dishes, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Exquisitely decorated set of plates, dating back to around 1500, from the Hongzhi or Zhengde period. Intricately adorned with a raised, moulded goldfish design. The goldfish, painted in a orange-red enamel, are set amidst water plants depicted in rich cobalt blue. These plates enjoyed widespread popularity, not only in the local markets of China but also overseas in countries. This style of plate played a significant role in the daily life of the Sengoku period in Japan, as evidenced by several similar flat bowls excavated from the Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, along with other ceramic artifacts...
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure Of A Foreign Official, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The figure stands with arms crossed in front, a pose that is often seen in tomb figurines which were intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. The long robe and facial feature...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The globular body is supported on three claw feet and is covered in a splashed-glaze of amber, green and cream color, which stops short of the unglazed base. Date : Tang Dynasty(61...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Kendi Blue And White, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, C 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The Kendi is decorated with cobalt blue underglaze depicting flowers and a mythical bird, reflecting the artistic finesse and symbolic expressions of the era. These designs often carry symbolic meanings, with birds sometimes representing immortality or spiritual transcendence in Chinese mythology. The Kendi's form, with a bulbous body and spout for drinking, is a traditional vessel style in Asia, valued for both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export...
Category

1690s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Cream-Glazed Ewer and Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127)
Located in seoul, KR
The octagonal lobed ovoid body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck, set at the shoulder with a tall curved spout and to the other side with a tall strap handle, the dished cover surmounted with a ruyi-shaped finial, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze. Compared to other similar types of Northern Song Dynasty ceramics, this piece is extremely elegant in shape. It most closely resembles the Qingbai porcelain in the collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics in Osaka. Period : Northern Song dynasty(960~1127) Type : Creamy-white glaze Ewer Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong Reference : THE MET Accession Number: 18.57.1 Sotheby's London 2018 - St George Street Sale Asian Art - Lot 208 * Song Dynasty Ding-Yao Ware Song Dynasty Ding Yao porcelain holds a significant place in Chinese ceramic art, specifically as a type of white porcelain produced during the Song Dynasty. Produced predominantly during the mid to late Song Dynasty, Ding Yao ceramics are renowned for their delicate and intricate features. Ding Yao ceramics were primarily crafted from clay rich in white minerals and fired at high temperatures to achieve a durable and lustrous surface. One distinctive characteristic of this serene white ceramic is the presence of silver or gold-colored splashes of glaze, often created using a mineral called galena. Galena, with its lustrous appearance, was suitable for creating fine patterns and intricate decorations. These ceramics frequently feature delicate carvings, floral motifs, or subtle decorations. While commonly used for utilitarian purposes such as tableware, Ding Yao porcelain also served as a medium for artistic expression, producing many artworks. The production of Ding Yao ceramics was relatively limited, and surviving pieces are considered rare and valuable art pieces...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1720s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Torso of Court Lady with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery torso of court lady, with original pigments remaining. Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907 Size of torso only: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 4.7 C.M....
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece has a flared neck and a globular body, typical of the forms seen in Cizhou ware. The body is decorated with freely drawn floral motifs and abstract patterns, which may inc...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Torso of Court Lady with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery torso of court lady, with original pigments remaining. Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907 Size of torso only: Height 12.4 C.M. / Width 4.4 C.M....
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

A Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Tang Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Standing Cow
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Chinese pottery standing cow. Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907 Size: Length 15.8 - 16 C.M. / Width 6.5 - 6.7 C.M. / Height 10.5 - 10.8 C.M. Condition: Well...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Blue And White 'Dragon' Stem Cup, Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368)
Located in seoul, KR
This particular stem cup has a form that widens at the top and narrows towards the bottom, and the stem is adorned with several horizontal bands that add stability and aesthetic appeal. The cup is decorated with a dragon, which is a quintessential symbol in Chinese mythology and art. Dragons in Chinese culture are often associated with power, strength, and good luck. They are considered to control water phenomena, such as summoning rain and floods. Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368) Type : Step Cup Medium : Blue and White Made in : Jingdezhen Size : 13.0 cm(Height), 10cm(Diameter) Provenance : Acquired early 2000 from Gallery * Yuan Dynasty Blue and White The Yuan dynasty, which lasted from 1271 to 1368, was a period of great cultural diversity and artistic achievement in China, marked by the Mongol occupation of the country. Among the most significant contributions to the world of art from this era was the development of blue and white porcelain, which has since become iconic and highly valued. Blue and white porcelain from the Yuan dynasty is characterized by its white background and cobalt blue designs. The cobalt used for the blue decoration was imported from Persia, which was also under Mongol rule, thus facilitating the trade of such materials. This type of porcelain was made from kaolin and petuntse (or china stone), fired at high temperatures to produce a hard, translucent ceramic with a glassy glaze. The designs on Yuan blue and white ware often include Chinese motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lotus blossoms, vines, and other floral patterns, as well as narratives from Chinese literature and folklore. However, under the Yuan, there was also a significant influence from Islamic art due to the Mongols’ connection with the Islamic world. This is reflected in the frequent use of scrollwork, arabesque patterns, and geometric designs. Yuan blue and white porcelain was not only popular within China but also highly sought after by foreign markets. It was one of the first Chinese porcelain types to be exported in large quantities, particularly through the Silk Road and other trade routes. The large dishes and robust jars typically associated with Yuan blue and white ware were often used as diplomatic gifts or traded extensively with the Middle East and later Europe, where they had a profound impact on local ceramics. The beauty and rarity of Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain make it highly collectible today, and it is considered a high point in the history of Chinese ceramics. The influence of Yuan porcelain...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Mid-Size Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
It features a complex design with a central circular motif surrounded by eight petal-like sections, each intricately adorned with various botanical and geometric patterns, creating a symmetrical arrangement. The number 8 in Chinese culture is associated with prosperity and is considered very auspicious. This may reflect the traditional Chinese cosmological concept of the "Bagua," which are eight trigrams used in Taoist philosophy to represent fundamental principles of reality, seen in various aspects of Chinese culture, including the I Ching and Feng Shui. The central circle with radiating petals is also a representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use of symmetry and balance is seen as a way to represent the harmony of the universe. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 12.5cm (Diameter) Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export Blue and White(淸代外销靑花瓷) - Vung Tau Cargo Catalogue / Guangxi Fine Art Publishing House 3) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * Vung Tau Cargo Porcelain...
Category

1690s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Fish and Waterweed Teabowl and Saucer Set, c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(Teabowl and saucer) The saucer with four carp swimming among floating dumps of water weed, the teabowl with a central carp medallion within a band of smaller fish and wate...
Category

1720s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Annamese blue and white bowl, circa 15th century.
Located in seoul, KR
The bowl's design features fluid, dynamic brushstrokes typical of Annamese pottery, where cobalt blue underglaze was used to create intricate patterns before a clear glaze was applied. The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Dish Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Diameter : 17cm Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(3 vases) During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the...
Category

1720s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi 6 Miniature Chinese porcelain tea bowls with saucers Kangxi Period (1662-1722) 6 Tea bowls and saucers ...
Category

Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Two Haitai Statues, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
* Set item(Two statues) The statue on the left seems to be a mythical beast standing in a poised and alert stance, with its mouth open as if roaring or breathing fire. Its body is covered in detailed carvings that resemble scales and feathers, indicative of the high level of craftsmanship during the Jin Dynasty. The creature’s presence is both regal and intimidating, suggesting it might have been believed to possess protective properties. The statue on the right presents a more stoic and solid stance, with a broad chest and a upright head. Its facial expression is stern, with deep-carved eyes and an open mouth that reveals its teeth, adding to its majestic and formidable appearance. The mane and other body features are intricately detailed, suggesting a high level of artistic skill in its creation. Period : Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD) Type : Haitai Statue Medium : Yue celadon...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

A Rare 'Yue' Celadon Glazed Octagonal Vase, Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
Finely potted with incurved facetted sides divided by raised ribs and set with two short lugs to the shoulder, the body rising to a short octagonal neck, the domed cover of conforming section, surrounded by an upturned rim and surmounted by a bud finial, applied overall with a celadon glaze of the period. A related vase of this rare and charming form, in the Zhenjiang Museum, Zhenjiang, is illustrated in the Complete Collection of Chinese Ceramics. Song, vol. 8, Shanghai, 1999, pl. 52. Vases of related octagonal shape were produced at the Ding kilns, in Hebei province, and the qingbai kilns in Jiangxi province; see a Ding vase in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Selection of Ding Ware. The Palace Museum’s Collection and Archaeological Excavation, Beijing, 2002, pl. 37; and a qingbai example, from the Meiyintang collection, illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol. 3 (II), London, 2006, pl. 1590; and another carved with a floral scroll, included in the exhibition Song Ceramics from the Kwan Collection, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1994, cat. no. 105. Period : Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD) Type : Octagonal Vase Medium : Yue celadon...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Seated Crowned Buddha with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese pottery seated crowned Buddha. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th century Size: Height 10.8 C.M. / Width 5.6 C.M. / Thickness 2.8 C.M. Size incl...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century
Located in seoul, KR
Crafted from fine clay, the pillow's surface boasts a sophisticated carved design featuring a floral motif that is both symmetrical and organic. The interplay of the earthy tones and...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Belitung ship, stoneware box with embossed pattern, Tang Dynasty.
Located in seoul, KR
A Tang Dynasty stoneware box from the Belitung shipwreck, featuring embossed patterns on its lid. Stoneware boxes from the Tang Dynasty, like the one recovered from the Belitung ship...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
This sculpture is a Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty, renowned for its rich and jade-like green glaze. The figurine is likely a representation of a Buddhist deity or a revered scholar, showcasing the calm aesthetic expressions and graceful contours prevalent during the era. The spectrum of celadon glaze ranges from a dense grey stoneware to a nearly white porcelain texture, with unglazed parts revealing a terracotta brown upon firing. Such pieces were often part of household altars, reflecting the era's spiritual devotion. This artifact would be a treasured exhibit in any museum's Asian art collection, symbolizing both religious reverence and artistic excellence. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Stoneware - Celadon glazed, with a range from heavy grey to almost white porcelain-like material Type: Sculpture Height : 24.5 cm Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong * Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Hu Shape Green-Glazed Vase, Han Dynasty(206 BC - 220 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
A 'Hu' is a type of large jar or pot that was commonly used in China for storage purposes, including holding liquids or dry goods like grains. This particular shape of pottery usuall...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

A Yue Celadon-Glazed Figural Vessel, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
This vessel is well-modeled as a recumbent winged lion with detailed decorative elements. It features a grimacing face with large protruberant eyes under heavy brows and a gaping mouth, which forms a large aperture. The piece has a tail that arches to form a loop handle, and the wings are incised on the sides. The whole piece is finished with a thin olive-green glaze. This kind of figural vessel dates back to at least the Western Han dynasty, with the design fully developed in the Yue kilns of Zhejiang province during the 3rd and 4th centuries. Such zoomorphic forms became popular among the literati and were transformed into various functional objects like wine ewers and water pots. For a similar example see Regina Krahl, Yueguetang, A Collection of Chinese Ceramics in Berlin, Berlin, 2000, p. 68, no. 46 where the author cites another similar example excavated from a tomb at Fenghuangshan, Shaoxing, Zhejiamg province and dated to 313 AD. A very similar vessel from the Zhejiang Provincial Museum was exhibited in Greenwares from Zhejiang, Hong Kong, 1993, cat. no.18. Other illustrated examples in museum collections include The Nanjing Museum, Celadons of the Six Dynasties from Jiangxu, Beijing, pl. 50; the Shanghai Museum, Complete Series on Chinese Art: Arts and Crafts Section: 1. Ceramics, vol. 1, Shanghai, 1988, pl. 193; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Suzanne G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1989, p. 52, no. 43. Period : Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD) Type : Figural vessel Medium : Yue celadon(Stoneware) Diameter : 19cm Provenance : The piece was acquired in Hong Kong in the year 1999. Reference : 1) Sotheby's New York 17 March 2015 - Chinese Art Through The Eye Of Sakamoto Gorō – Ceramics Lot 33 2) Sotheby's London 16 May 2018 - Important Chinese Art Lot 68 * Yue Celaodn Yue celadon, also known as Yue ware, is a type of Chinese pottery with a celadon glaze, originating from the eastern Han dynasty in the Zhejiang province. The name 'Yue' comes from the Yue kilns which were among the earliest to develop the celadon technique. Yue ware is known for its jade-like glaze, which can range in color from bluish-green to olive green. Yue celadon was highly regarded during its time and was the first Chinese ware...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Rare Cream Glazed Ewer and Cover, Song Dynasty (960~1279)
Located in seoul, KR
This is a Song Dynasty ceramic ewer, exhibiting the characteristic simplicity and elegance of the period. The ewer's form is sturdy with a full-bodied base that tapers gently to a na...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Green-glazed pottery lampstand, Han Dynasty(206BC-220AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The upper section of the vessel is broad and flat, intended to support a candle or an oil lamp, while the stem and base are robust, designed for stability and durability. The surface...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A massive pottery horse with separately made head and tail, standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath i...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Small Blue and White Cosmetic Box circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Circular form with flattened doomed cover, the covers with a medallion of simple stylised flowers, the bowls with stylised lappet borders. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Category

1720s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Annamese Blue and White Dish, circa 15th century.
Located in seoul, KR
A blue-and-white porcelain dish with a central floral motif, likely a lotus, which is a recurrent symbol in Asian art representing purity and beauty. The lotus is surrounded by concentric patterns of foliage and vines, typical of the blue-and-white ceramics that were prevalent during the Ming Dynasty. The cobalt blue used for the intricate designs stands out against the white background, giving the piece a timeless elegance. The design's fluidity and organic shapes suggest it was painted by a skilled artisan, making it a fine example of the artistry from the period when it was created. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Dish Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Blue and White Flower Saucer c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The central floral motif, possibly representing peonies or another culturally significant flora, is surrounded by intricate patterns and border designs typical of the period. Pieces ...
Category

1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Annamese stoneware pot, Hoi An Hoard, late 15th century.
Located in seoul, KR
This ceramic piece beautifully captures the scene of a sparrow perched on a small branchs, depicted with a minimalist touch. The artist skillfully conveys the sense of intimacy as the sparrow approaches the slender twig. The simplicity of the design is evident in the clean lines and subtle details, allowing the viewer to focus on the essence of the moment. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Stoneware Pot Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Hoard Reference : Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue and White Cup c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Gliding with a pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Category

1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.
Located in seoul, KR
The design features a central medallion surrounded by eight panels, each intricately painted with traditional Chinese botanical and floral motifs. The number 8 in Chinese culture is associated with prosperity and is considered very auspicious. This may reflect the traditional Chinese cosmological concept of the "Bagua," which are eight trigrams used in Taoist philosophy to represent fundamental principles of reality, seen in various aspects of Chinese culture, including the I Ching and Feng Shui. The central circle with radiating petals is also a representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use of symmetry and balance is seen as a way to represent the harmony of the universe. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category

1690s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Pottery Water Dropper, Swirl Design
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Pottery Water Dropper executed in a Swirl Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a small container to hold a small amount of water to make ink for calligraphy.
Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The baluster shaped vase rising from a splayed foot to a short waisted neck, decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Amsterdam Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category

1690s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is decorated with dutch canal houses on one side and Chinese pagodas and flowers on the other side. Eastern and Western motifs were simultaneously expressed in ceramics. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category

1690s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue and White Jar c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Gliding with a pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Date : c. 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Category

1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Doll Ichimatsu Ningyou with Porcelain 1960 Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese doll called Ichimatsu doll 'Ichimatsu ningyo'. This doll was made around 1960s in Showa era. It was made in Prefecture Kyoto, Yamashina city. This doll will come with a glass case. Dimensions: H25×33×19 cm Ichimatsu dolls represent little girls or boys, correctly proportioned and usually with flesh-colored skin and glass eyes. The original ichimatsu were named after an 18th-century kabuki actor, and must have represented an adult man, but since the late 19th century the term has applied to child dolls, usually made to hold in the arms, dress, and pose (either with elaborately made joints or with floppy cloth upper arms and thighs). Baby boy dolls...
Category

1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain, Cotton, Silk, Glass

Famille Rose Baluster vase Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi-Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
The famille rose enamels allowed for a greater expression of detail, seen here in the fine rendering of petals and feathers. The vase's form is elegant, with a tapered body and domed...
Category

17th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Green-glazed pottery tripod 'hill' jar, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD
Located in seoul, KR
The modelled animal figures and landscapes of this piece represent the Daoist ideology of the Han dynasty. The mountain-shaped lid refers to the sacred dwellings of the immortals, th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a tall peacock standing on a rocky outcrop displaying his feathers to a peahen who crouches on the ground before him, the garden with lush chrysanthemum and peony bushes amongst which fly moths, butterflies and insects, the rim with a broad continuous border of fruiting vine, prunus and bamboo. Ca Mau...
Category

1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Pottery Haitai Figurine circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The green-glazed beasts seated on their haunches, a short spout beside their turned heads, their mane and tail splashed with yellow or brown glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng P...
Category

1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

An Annamese stoneware with cobalt blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Lively birds flit across the body of this pear-shaped vase. The cobalt blue of the underpainting remains dark, even though the clear glaze of the surface has worn away after centuries under the sea. There was remarkable variation in the condition of the ceramic...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

'Rocks on a Terrace' Pattern Saucer c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With peony and chrysanthemum plants flowering on a terrace, butterflies in flight. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Category

1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Recently Viewed

View All