Ceramics

A porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, with a mountain landscape and characters. Artist Fu Jun. Marked. Dim. plaque 55 x 31.5 cm. Provenance: bought in Hong Kong, 1991. Th...

A impressively large and unusual stoneware vase in an urn shape from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. This vase is dated to the end of Makuzu's life circa 1910-1916 based on similar work created around that time. After achieving domestic and international fame, Makuzu retired and handed the business to his son Hanzan in 1912. He dedicated his time to other selected projects that were more in tune with Japanese sensibility than export aesthetic. He made a group of stoneware pottery pieces inspired by Edo master like Ninsei and Kenzan as well as his own poetic creation. This piece is attributed to that period. Standing of an impressive size, this vase is more like an urn, made with stoneware instead of porcelain. It was coated with a brown iron glaze with a slight translucent quality. Underglaze whit slips were used to draw low relief decoration of bamboo leaves that sparsely scatter on the surface. Slightly more elaborate scrolling vines and autumn flowers circles under the mouth rim. Same white slip inlay was used to sign the vase under the base. The whole effect of the piece is unusual. With its dark glaze in contrast with the sparse white decoration that is more abstract and geometric than realistic, it appears almost modern with an Art Deco flavor. For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU...

Pair of antique temple urns Chinese rare coloring, 19th century.

Extraordinary Japanese Contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase in a striking shape, intricately hand painted in blue, white and red to create a signature geometric patt...

Sotheby's NY: Chinese Ceramic Sculpture from the Collection of Lillian Schloss. First Ed softcover with dust cover. With 43 lots fully illustra...

Lovely carved statue. Lovely carved statue. Balinese in Art Deco style. Very well made. Very nice shaped ears! Condition Overall condition 170 mm Period 20th century.

Impressive Funeral Ensamble of 10 Terracotta Glazed Figures in green and caramel colors depicting a votive procession with a palanquin, his four carriers, a horse, a stableman, two musicians, and an offering carrier. This ensemble is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and Certificate of Expertise by Jean-Yves Nathan - Specialist in Asian Arts for the CEDEA (The European Confederation of Art Experts). Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China approached death and how they lived. Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of routine existence and provide insights into belief systems over a thousand-year period. The Ming dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China – then known as the Empire of the Great Ming – for 276 years (1368–1644 AD). Founded by Chu Yuan-chang, the rebel leader that was successful in removing the mongols from the throne. Chinese control was re-asserted in China and eastern Asia. Literature became more important, schools were created, and the justice system was reformed. The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic objects with the deceased went into decline from the 10th to the 14th Century AD. There was a revival in placing miniature representations of glazed terracotta objects such a furniture, food offerings, horses, miniature statues...

This pair of round blue and white pots display Classic Chinese plant and floral designs. The neck is thinner and juts up from the bulbous base. The ...

Lovely plaque. Dimensions: plaque 35.5cm x 24.3M. Frame Total 47.7 x 36.5cm The plaque will be sent with track and trace, safely packed and insured. 7-5-19-24-9 C...

A very nicely decorated Japanese Porcelain plate, stunning colors. marked at base. Condition Overall Condition Perfect; Size: 300x46mm Period 20th century

A vintage northern Thai Chiang Mai blue and brown vase from the Prem collection with tapered neck and golden dripping effect. Charming our eyes wit...

This taller, dark blue gourd vase is handmade and has a ceramic glaze.

A stylish Showa period cloisonné enamel beaker vase by Ando, with a single pink orchid on a mat black ground, with the Ando wire mark in the base and assay stamped silver mounts. Ja...

Porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, with characters and figures showing respect to an elderly man. Made in 1982. Marked with seal mark Dimension: Plaque 535mm x 310mm. The p...

Very expressive Imperial Court singer dressed in elegant ceremonial robes with long sleeves and hands in motion. Gray terracotta. Thermoluminescense Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 05K091003 (Worldwide oldest private laboratory specialized in TL testing...

Pair of Japonism porcelain and ormolu-mounted Aesthethic Movement vase's.

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase extremely intricately featuring a traditional Arita "shippo" pattern in deep red, green and blue, a stunning signed mast...

A beautiful pair of predominantly black, 'Emerald' green and orange, Asian cloisonné´ and brass vases, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful, d...

Pair of Chinese San-T'Sai glazed dogs, circa 1860.

Large vase made for holding tall, heavy flowers or blossoming branches.

Chinese vase with beautiful rich flame glaze, having foo dog ring handles on the shoulders, China, 19th century.

A curved ceramic urn, crafted in Morroco.

A Japanese Haniwa depicting the head of a young woman in unglazed terracotta, produced 3rd to 4th century AD, during the Kofun or Tumulus period (c. AD...

Japanese Dark Brown Ceramic Bowl 4.7" diameter 2.6" height

Natsu ( 夏 ) - (n) summer Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade. This...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

A fine old or antique Japanese stoneware vase. In a squat vase form with ribbed decoration throughout. In the style of Bizen ware. ...

A wonderfully designed, richly colored, deep brown, Tenmoku like glazed handmade artisan vase. Really quite stunning in person. It changes color subtlety and textures depending on perspective. From a home of that collected top midcentury art and furniture...

Chinese export blue and white lidded Ginger jars decorated with medallion trees and bird designs. Dimensions: 10" W x 10" D x 19.5" H

A simple clay covered pitcher from Tibet, circa 1920. CR384.

An unusual and striking modernist ceramic sculpture. The body a set of cylinders in different sizes, the larger two connected by a structural beam, with a smaller, elevated third. ...