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Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A large Canton Famille rose baluster vase, of baluster form, with a tall waisted neck, an everted scalloped rim, the neck and shoulders with applied paired confronting Foo lions and ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Attributed Miniature Hand Painted Streak Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish miniature Chinese attributed art pottery vase hand painted in blue and green streaked glazes and probably dating from the early 20th Century. The lightly potted vase stands...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58
A Museum Quality Piece.
Painted in the sought after famille rose palette with sprigs of indianische Blumen and enriched in gilding, the simulated pierced body supported by four feet painted with stylized dragons, the pierced cover with a Buddhist lion finial.
10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep
The shape of this piece, which appears to be unrecorded in the literature, is inspired by similar Chinese porcelain censers from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1654-1722). An example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated by Li Yi-hua in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 65. Another in the British Museum, London (museum no. PDF, A.812) is catalogued as a perfume-holder.
These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by Christie's New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1601. This chain of inspiration tracking backwards from the 19th century to antiquity provides a clear example of how ceramics, and indeed other mediums, are able to influence and motivate the works of later generations.
For a Meissen porcelain snuff...
Category
Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique exceptional quality Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps with ormolu mounts, circa 1890.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Pottery Ceramic Glazed Mud Figure of Court Lady Tang Dynasty with Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Simply gorgeous and so delicately and beautifully made. This work has been molded in a whitish, dense terracotta, typical of the region of the capital of Luoyang, and then lightly glazed.
We are not sure how to date this work. We believe, based on comparisons, that this piece could date as far back as the Tang dynasty (though we are not experts and have not had this verified by one. Again, this is not our area of expertise). The white terracotta and glaze appear correct as does the figures stately pose and elaborate hairstyle which was a characteristic feature of Tang pottery women. The people of ancient China believed that some part of the essence and life force of a human being was contained in the hair. Much time and effort went into this to create elaborate coiffures that the woman proudly displayed when in public. The Tang dynasty is also the only period in Chinese History to have known a female sovereign, The Empress Wu Zetian (625-706).
Comes with Lucite display stand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with floral décor and gilt trim. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this altar vase features a narrow fla...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases with Dragon and Gods
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Song Dynasty porcelain olive green vases decorated with gods around the vase and flying dragon on top of each vase.
Each lid decorat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Celadon Large Heavy Yellow Glazed Footed Bowl, Qing Dynasty
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather spectacular piece in person with a wonderful glaze and color. Wonderfully designed with a good feel and heft to it.
We believe this is from the Qing Dynasty but are simpl...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Yellow vase with lid, China, Sec. XX
Located in Prato, IT
China, Sec. XX
Decorations on yellow background containing flowers and birds on flowering branches.
Mild spinning on the neck.
Height about 38 cm.
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Immortal Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese porcelain figure of Immortal decorated in sancai glazes dating from 19th century. The figure stands raised on a six-sided pedestal...
Category
19th Century Asian Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Elephant Candle Holders
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large pair of Chinese export porcelain famille rose elephant candle holders. 20th century, white porcelain elephant wearing a riding blanket d...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of hand painted Chinese porcelain lamps with simple carved wood bases. These are in a classic Rose Medallion pattern. The wiring is in great condition and ready to use. The sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Bowl, Orange / Yellow, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic bowl in orange / yellow colors from the 1960s.
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by our educated employees, who assure the product qua...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is lovely Japanese Imari vase, hand painted in traditional Imari colors of cobalt and bittersweet. The vase is topped by a deep bell-shaped top with a finial in the form of a do...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Reconstructed Ceramics #3 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and make it into a lot of fragment. He rasp some of fragmen...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers
China, Circa 1800
* American/ European Market, considered to the Chinese to be the same market, by many. it's been suggested the front and back vignettes of houses in landscape on this model, were painted from a European print the Chinese porcelain workshops acquired.
A extraordinary find, a pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American/ European Market painted in sepia, colors and gilt vases & covers, with twelve (12) placed American/ European and Chinese motif vignettes.
Each vase complete with its original cover/ lid with gilt recumbent foo-dog, with two front and back oval vignettes of a Chinese tree in landscape.
Each of the baluster vases, exquisitely hand-painted front and back with a similar American/ European topographical view of country houses with trees landscape. (The Chinese porcelain workshops probably copied these scenes from a European print) Surrounded by an elaborate painted and enameled trellis with vines and leaves.
Some traces worn, additional gilt decoration is evident.
Both sides of the vases are decorated with an upper elongated cartouche painted...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
TERRINE WITH LID 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TERRINE WITH LID 18th Century
Chinese porcelain from the India Company during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795).
Polychrome and gilded decoration.
Flower-shaped cover handle.
Wear.
Sma...
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Modern LAAB Patto Vase Raku Ceramic Black White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Patto vase
Marked by sinuous curves outlining a flared profile, this one-of-a-kind vase was handcrafted of ceramic following the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick, of typical form, good size, nicely decorated. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Glazed Figural Censers
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of antique Cizhou-type cream glazed cat (mao) incense stick holders.
Dating to the early Qing - possibly late Ming Dynasty, scarce near...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large 1900-1930 Satsuma Antique Garniture Japanese Colorful Vases, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great pieces, nice interior addition.
Condition
Biggest vase both lid and vase were restored, foot also. Small vases in good condition, only a chip to nose of one of the dogs. ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Islamic Glazed Ceramic Bowl with Splashed Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Islamic ceramic bowl from Samanid Dynasty Persia circa 10th century, possibly from Nishapur. The earth ware body of the bowl was made of a red clay, whic...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese porcelain vase with hand-painted décor and calligraphy motifs. Created in China, this porcelain vase features a nicely flaring ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 18th Century Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Chargers in 2 Sizes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 18th Century Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Chargers in 2 sizes. (smaller pair has some repairs) 15? Diameter / 12.5? Diameter.
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese "Imari" Porcelain Plate on Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning antique 19th century Japanese "Imari" porcelain plate on stand.
18" diameter plate. (21" high on stand).
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Meiji Period Large Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Meiji period large Japanese Imari bowl centerpiece
This large, distinctive, octagonal porcelain Imari bowl is painted in rich, inky blue, co...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol Handle Urn, wired as a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol Handle Urn, wired as a lamp.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Nagoya Japanese Meiji Hand Painted Tea Wares with Herons
By Nagoya Craftsmen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Japanese Nagoya Meiji porcelain tea set hand painted with water birds amidst flowering Iris dating from around 1900. The teaset comprises of a teapot and cover, a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Annamese 19th Century Storage Vessel with Green and Blue Glazed Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Annamese ceramic storage vessel from the 19th century, with blue and green glaze and loop handles. Created during the 19th century, this la...
Category
19th Century Vietnamese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual hexagonal form with overall painted decoration.The base with pierced decoration. Now mounted as lamps.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Small Satsuma Earthenware Tea Bowl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Satsuma earthenware tea bowl, the speckled greyish body decorated with four panels of alternating bijinand flowers, painted in overglaze en...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Meiji or Taisho Satsuma Powder Box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you is this nice satsuma powder box with landscape pagode scene
Marked at base: Unreadable
Condition
Overall Condition 1 small restoration to rim b...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Ceramic Vase by Ito Tozan I Meiji Period
By Ito Tozan I
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stoneware vase of a jar form was finely decorated with low relief carving and delicate colored glazes depicting bundles of peony flowers. It was made by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) circa 1890-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The color pallet was both bold and subtle, with dark green and rusty leaves with golden outlines and white and light yellow peony petals covering much of the surface. Impressed with potter's mark on the base.
Examples of two pieces by Ito Tozan I were in the collection of MNAAG (Guimet) Paris. Inventory no. MG 13790 an 13792.
A vase with similar shape and decoration techniques is featured as Lot 1340 Fine Japanese Art, 13 Sep 2017 Bonhams New York
Tozan Ito I established his ceramic business in Kyoto 1867. His studio made both porcelain and stoneware in a style some considered Satsuma while they retained a sophistication of Kyoto ware...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl Decorative
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl
A very good looking well made and decorat...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Large Cizhou Ware Sgraffiato Ceramic Bowl, Signed, China, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large Cizhou ware sgraffiato bowl - wheel thrown slip decorated buff colored ceramic - unglazed foot rim - signed on the base (as photographed) - China - l...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Two Islamic Nishapur Glazed Pottery Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of two small pottery bowls with polychrome central figurative decorations, matching size and similar conical form. These bowls are identified as Nishapur ware circa 10th century (in nowadays Iran). They were stoneware (possibly buffware) and covered with opaque white glaze. Both were lovely decorated with a central human figure within an outer border. One is predominantly yellow, an imitation of luster ware...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the skittle shaped body painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with a continuous frieze of the Seven Gods...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Vintage Celadon Foot Bath with Two Handles and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage celadon foot bath from the mid-20th century, with two handles and foliage motifs. Created in China during the midcentury period, this celadon foot bath features an oval shape topped with a thick lip. The body, showcasing a slightly crackled finish, is flanked with handles accented with discreet foliage motifs. With its round lines and celadon finish, this vintage Chinese foot bath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Celadon
Antique Islamic Ceramic Glazed Bowl with Splashed and Sgraffito Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Islamic ceramic bowl circa 11-12th century, possibly from Nishapur or Aghkand area of Persia. The elegantly shaped bowl with a slightly flared opening is supported on a small foot rim. The earth ware...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Citron Yellow Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics, this striking long-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over citron-yellow glaze. With a rounded, globular body and cylindrical neck, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Two Blue & White Porcelain Glazed Yuan-Style Weights
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two Chinese Blue & White under glazed porcelain weights in the Yuan (1279-1368) style but probably later. The weights are of tapered square-section shape with a rounded pierced top w...
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a baby boy,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Tall Chinese Famille Rose 'Birds & Blossom' Porcelain Baluster Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Tall Chinese Famille Rose 'Birds And Blossom' Baluster Porcelain Vases,
With a Seal Mark to base
Mid 20th Century
In very good condition, no cracks or chips.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large Chinese Export Famille Rose charger with pink lotus and other flowers. Painted in bright vivid colors of blues, reds and yellow accents.
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Korean Ceramic Faceted Wine Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle with octagonal faceted form with underglaze copper red decoration. The robust bottle with the long neck and a relatively thick built was used to hold liquor such as wine and it was from Joseon dynasty, likely late period (circa mid-late 19th century). The bottle was covered in a milky white glaze with a pleasant warm yellow tint. It has an underglaze iron red paint of branches of gingko leaves on the front and the back side. The color was oxidated into an ochre brown hue instead of iron red. The octagonal form extends nicely from the opening to the base, continuing through the body and makes this bottle geometrically interesting. The rustic paint of the gingko leaves also render the piece a folky modern appeal.
For three faceted wine bottles from different period of Joseon Dynasty, see illustration 2, 71 and 73 of "Five Centuries of Korean Ceramics Pottery and Porcelains of the Yi Dynasty...
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19th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Chinese Porcelain Plate from the 18th and 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of six Chinese porcelain plates from the 18th to the 19th century. From an Imari plate, a plate of the India Company or a plate "Blanc Bleu", travel through the centuries and sty...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Unique & Large Japanese Oribe-ware Chair by Suzuki Gorô
By Goro Suzuki 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important and rare Japanese irregular shaped ceramic Oribe-ware chair with various designs in orange, white and black colours by the famous Japanese ceramist Suzuki Gorô...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Japanese Ceramic Vases Early 20th Century
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chinese Ceramic vases mid XX century with option for electricity and convert them in lamps.
Beautiful pieces for central decor of living room or main reception area.
Beautiful Cora...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive set of three Chinese hand painted porcelain figures of the three Immortals and dressed in traditional garments and hats,
Second half of t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely decorated Japanese Meiji Period Imari charger, late 19th century, Japan.
The porcelain charger featuring a design of a hoho bird, or phoenix, per...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Rose Famille Decorated Chrysanthemum Motif Charger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese Rose Famille decorated Chrysanthemum motif charger
China, Circa 1850s
A large and unique work with non typical continuous decoration. Of circular form with a wide decorated blue and white and gilt Chrysanthemum border, the center decorated with numerous scattered blue and gilt Prunus flowers, the center with vignette of pink Chrysanthemums...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19c Perekanan Straits Nyonya Pink Famille Rose Phoenix Plate Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Chinese porcelain plate with a stunning colour and good quality painting. Made for the Straits Chinese market (Malaysia / Singapore). Marked at base.
Pictured and describe...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Chrysanthemum, peony, bamboo, plum, phoenix, crane, arabesque pattern
Extraordinary contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style large decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in gold, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Taizan Teapot Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period
of ovoid form with slightly domed cover, decorated with monkeys in robes frolicking in a landscape beside a river.
Condition
Overall Conditio...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Plate "Famille Rose" Butterfly Decorations 19th Century China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful porcelain plate is produced from the Qing period, called "Famille rose" porcelain. With a white background, it is decorated with polychrome butterflies, plants and flo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang Pu” 無雙譜 Quadrangular Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famille-rose 'wu shuang pu' quadrangular vase
A pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang Pu” quadrangular vases
20th Century,
Of typical form decorated w...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp. Gorgeous and monumental gilt hand painted floral porcelain chinoiserie ginger jar wired as lamp. Lovely scale and proportions. Genius use of color. Victorian lampshade...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Unglazed Pottery Figure of a Pedlar Being Stung by a Wasp
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and finely made vintage Japanese unglazed pottery figure of a pedlar being stung by a wasp dating from the 20th century. The figure is sea...
Category
20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Antique, New and Vintage Asian Ceramics
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.
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