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Japanese Blue and White Ceramic Charger, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Meiji-period porcelain charger is ornamented in cobalt blue with a floral design incorporating a rocky outcrop, tree, chrysanthemums and a swooping swallow, with a decorative floral ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large 18-inch Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In a very large, low walled form. With typical blue underglaze decoration and red, salmon, green, and brown cold-painted decoration throughout...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Shoji Hamada Glazed Finger Wipe Yunomi Tea Cup with Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully glazed Yunomi tea cup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring Hamada's famous diagonal finger wipe (swipe) technique and a glossy dark celadon Oribe rice ash glaze which is accentuated by the underlying iron-laden clay made in the Tochigi Prefecture Mashiko area, famous for its potter's clay. The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included. A beautiful, perfectly balanced piece in pristine, impeccable condition. This work has a wonderful feel. It would shine in any Japanese/ Asian ceramics collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Ceramics

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Stoneware

18th Century Chinese Shipwreck Porcelain Dish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Chinese export porcelain shipwreck soup dish from the Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes, made in the early to mid-18th century. This Chinese porcelain soup dish was created specifically for export to the European market. It was used for soup or broth courses, which had become a dinner staple in Northern Europe following the influence of French table customs. This piece features an underglaze blue floral decoration, here comprising chrysanthemums, peonies, and a pomegranate. The floral sprigs appear to grow from a rock formation, partly obscured by the marine incrustations. On the border of the dish, three arrangements of lotuses balance the composition. The swiftness of the painter’s hand is evident in the strokes forming leaves and petals, as well as in the bleeding of some of the lighter cobalt washes coloring the flowers. Dimensions: 9 in. Dm x 1 1/4 in. H (22.9 cm Dm x 3.2 cm H) Condition: Salvaged condition. A few hairlines extending from the rim to the center, the longest about 6cm. We do not recommend cleaning or restoration, as the current condition speaks to an important stage in this object’s life. Provenance: Collection Mrs Marianne L. Dreesmann-van der Spek, Laren, inv. no J002; Collection Mrs Hetti T.G. von der Gablentz-Blanche Koelensmid, Amsterdam; Amsterdam, Christie's, The Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes, before 1987. Christie’s Amsterdam, Fine and Important Late Ming and Transitional Porcelain...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

1920's Chinese Export Hand Painted Miniature Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
1920's Chinese export miniature ceramic vase, with hand painted floral decoration., and gilt rim. Stamped Made In China on bottom.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vases with Scholars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain baluster vases, the body of each depicting scenes with robed scholars conversing amidst rockwork under pine trees. Reverse...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large 19th C. Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Planter/Fishbowl W Chinese Emblems
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century Chinese blue and white porcelain fishbowl/planter with Chinese Emblems and Designs. This piece is large and cylindrical in form with hand-painted blue over white...
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1860s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large and Unique Imari Charger Meiji Period Japan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large 22 inch diameter porcelain charge, Japan, 1880's. The unique and vibrant decoration of Japanese children playing, all in elegant brightly colored robs. The red and blue main ...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Scholarly Gathering Baluster Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Dish Ai Kakiemon Dish Qilin Fuku Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this very nice edo period (second half 17th century) example in nice condition. It is decorated with a scene of a Qilin, flowers, bamboo and butter...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with deep, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the edges and small bats frame coin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Large Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Chargers Kangxi Era, circa 1700
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of extraordinary chargers is hand-painted in a combination of beautifully soft and dark cobalt blue. In the center, we see a pair of splendid phoenixes, a male and a female...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rustic Indian Vintage Vase with Tapering Lines and Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian vase from the mid-20th century, with gilded calligraphy and distressed appearance. Created in India during the midcentury period, this rustic vase attracts our atten...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Blue & White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher or Jug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Canton Chinese Export porcelain pitcher. Decorated with blue underglaze throughout depicting a Chinese village near the wate...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Scholarly Gathering Baluster Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Shell-Form Shrimp Dish, circa 1820
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chinese Export Porcelain rose mandarin shell-form shrimp dish, also known as a Nappie or dessert dish, circa 1820, the shaped bowl with vividly enameled glazes and detailed gilding, ...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Sake Bottle, Seto Ceramics from the Meiji Period
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Japanese sake bottle made of Seto ceramics dates from the late 19th century and can therefore be assigned to the Meiji period. It is in good condition and extremely decorative. ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Spectacular 3 Piece Japanese Satsuma Peacock Vases and Tea Pot Set
Located in Miami, FL
Antique, Meji Era, Japanese 3pc. SATSUMA Double Peacock Vase, Single Peacock Vase and Tea Pot with Flowered Lid and Bamboo Handle. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs, Tall Va...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Three 19th Century Samson Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century matched garniture of three Samson Imari porcelain vases, including a baluster vase with cover, together with a pair of square trumpet form vases, all decorated i...
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19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Blue White Porcelain Sculptue, circa 1930
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese vintage signed porcelain sculpture from early years of Showa period (1926-1989,) dramatically showcasing an eagle resting on a branch. T...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Rose Mandarin Shrimp Dish with Elaborate Enameled Gilded Handle, c. 1820
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Shell-Form Shrimp Dish, also known as a nappie or dessert dish, circa 1820, the shaped bowl with vividly enameled glazes and detailed gilding, ...
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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Planters/Fishbowls/Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A large and quite fine pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain planters / fishbowls / jardinières. Each finely decor...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Enamel

Antique Polychrome Enameled Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
A polychrome Chinese porcelain garden seat having a banded border of insects and other symbols above a large flora water lily motif. Cir...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Plate ‘Arbor’, Cornelis Pronk, circa 1738
By Cornelis Pronk
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese porcelain plate, circa 1738, Qianlong Period. Hand painted in fencai enamels, with the ‘Arbor’ pattern, after a design by Dutch artist Cornelis Pronk. The central panel with...
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1730s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Famille Rose Vases with Hand Painted Luohans Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of antique Bangchuiping, 'Rouleau' Chinese Famille Rose vases with hand painted Luohans figures. Each vase is of Rouleau form with gorgeous eighteen Arhats or Luohans...
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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Bizen Yaki Ware Signed Stamped Meiji Vase Pot
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece. Beautifully fired and colored. Japanese Bizen-Yaki pottery which dates back hundreds of years (its heyday was in the 16th...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Stoneware

Chinese Export Garden Seat, in the Style of Masons Ironstone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export garden seat, in the style of Masons Ironstone.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Peachbloom-Glazed Beehive Water Pot, Taibai Zun, Guangxu Mark
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and beautiful Chinese peachbloom-glazed beehive shaped scholar's water pot, taibai zun, Gaungxu six character mark in underglaze blue, and possibly of the period (1875 to ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Hakata Wasaki Japanese Ceramic Nativity Scene Figurines
Located in New York, NY
Japanese ceramic nativity scene figurines made by Hakata Wasaki in the 1950s. The set comprises fourteen elements with hand painted figures and a wood...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Still Life Temple Jar
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large pair of Chinese export blue and white lidded Temple jars decorated with panelled still life scenes of furniture and floral arrangements.  
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Handmade, Individually Painted Antique Chinese Porcelain Weight Measures
Located in New York, NY
Six hand formed and individually decorated antique Chinese porcelain weight measures, circa 1920, from Shanxi Province. Each with a distinctiv...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Republic Period Book Form Porcelain Narcissus Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese blue and white and famille rose enameled porcelain jardinière in the form of a book, Republic Period, circa 1930s. The jardinière meant to serve as a bulb bowl for narciss...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Lidded Japanese Imari Jar with Foo Dog Finial
Located in London, GB
A very charming 19th century lidded Japanese Imari jar with a Foo dog figure topped finial. The jar is hand-painted in an elaborate traditional Ima...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Pottery

Tall Vase
Located in NYC, NY
A tall vase with a narrow tall neck depicting scholars in various poses.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue and White Gourd Shaped Vase
Located in NYC, NY
A double gourd shaped vase with an overall blue and white foliate with peonies.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Blue and White Ceramic Bowl
Located in NYC, NY
A blue and white ceramic bowl, the basin with central depiction of a Phoenix surrounded by scrolling foliate designs.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue and White Jar Vase
Located in NYC, NY
A blue and white wide mouthed jar with depictions of dragons.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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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