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Ceramics For Sale
Antique Chinese Yue Chicken Head Spout Ewer
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A globular stoneware body that is well potted with a cup shaped mouth supported on a narrow tall neck. The characteristic chicken head form serves as the spout. The handle is pulled ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large enameled porcelain bowl famille rose palace scene - China - Qing
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large enameled porcelain bowl with cloisonné decoration in the famille rose style of palace scenes. Very pretty and decorative. Apocryphal Qianlong mark on the underside. Qianlong is an 18th century Chinese emperor. He is the sixth emperor of the Qing dynasty. In addition to his own artistic practice, Qianlong combined his passion for art collecting...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Japanese Imari Plate, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Imari Plate, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 30cm
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte male and female Buddhist lions in the style of the Kangxi period (1661-1722). Each stands on a plinth, one with its head to one side and having its jaw ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Teapot, Asian Art, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Teapot, terracotta, Asian Art, 20th century Measures: H: 12cm, W: 19cm, D: 14cm.
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20th Century Asian Ceramics

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Terracotta

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Top Level Antique Kangxi Period Imari Tea Caddy Chinese China Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Imari porcelain tea caddies, Kangxi period, of canted corner form, painted in overglaze iron red and gilt and underglaze blue. With floral panels and original lids Condit...
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Transitional Shunzhi Kangxi 17th c Dish Marked China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Shunzhi or Early Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Bowl – c.1655–1670 – Marked A charming and highly decorative blue and white porcelain bowl dating from the Shunzhi to earl...
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Export Famille Rose Figures of Immortals, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A near pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of the Taoist immortal Li Tieguai, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century, China. The Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai, on of the Eight Immortals...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Satsuma Meiji Porcelain Bottle Vase Hand Painted & Gilt Figures c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Satsuma Meiji bottle vase offers porcelain construction with hand painted and gilt genre scenes having figures throughout, c1910 Measures - 8...
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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Crackle Celadon Kitchen Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Ceramics

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Stoneware

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated small dish, dating to ca 1500, Hongzhi or Zhengde period. The small saucer dish is decorated with a raised moulded goldfish coloured in orange-red enamel and...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period A Japanese collectible vase, hand painted decorated with intricate designs and figures, with a classic shape and painted with va...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the gr...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase 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 around 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. With an impressively large size, this vase was likely made and reserved as a presentation piece for one of the many expositions the studio participated in the early 20th century. It was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional literary landscape known as "Mountain and Water". Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Porcelain

18th C Chinese Porcelain Plate Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Qianlong Ca 1770
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain plate, dating to the second half of the 18th century, circa 1770, the Qing Qianlong dynasty. This very good condition of this...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese green glazed ceramic votive chair. Ming Dynasty 1368 A.D.–1644 A.D. Originally purchsed from Gracie Gallery, New York City; original label on base. Provenance: A P...
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Early 1600s Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional tile all hand-painted and glazed with beautiful scenery of colorful bird vines and flowers on a camel color background. All surrounding by very intricate border. Could ha...
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20th Century East Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging
Vintage Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging
$350 Sale Price
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Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous Japanese studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a wonderful reddish-orange glaze with various shifts in colour and texture. This particular piece encompasses the...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large Chinese Wucai Porcelain Jardiniere in Jingjia Ming Dynasty Style
Located in New York, NY
Very large Wucai porcelain jardiniere with scenes of courtiers and children at play in a garden. Signed with the mark of the Jiajing emperor of the Ming dynasty.
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Garden Barrel
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with bright yellow ground and Chinese symbols.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated man with brightly colored robes riding a mythical galloping horse. We believe this is Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

A Pair of Japanese Imari Cornet Shaped Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Imari Cornet Shaped Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. Description: Each cornet shaped vase with two central chrysanthemum designs be...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Keepsake Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with allover pattern of abstract florals, reminiscent of chrysanthemums, clouds or auspiciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Yoshitomo Nara, Too Young to Die, Japanese Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Ashtray 2002
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and highly coveted large finely glazed ceramic ash tray/ low bowl by famed Japanese Pop artist Yoshitomo Nara (奈良 美智, 1959- ) titled "Too Young To Die". The wonderful ima...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Kangxi porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century. Condition Hairline in base. Size: 20.1cm Period 18th century
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17th Century Edo Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Birds and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded ginger jars with classic form and hand decorated with birds and flowers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Shipwreck Qing Dynasty, Geometric Pattern Blue & White Bowl & Later Wood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shipwreck Qing Dynasty, Geometric Pattern Blue & White Bowl & Later Wood Stand, 19th Century or Older A fine example of better than average Qing Dynasty Geometric Pattern Blue & Whi...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain, Hardwood

Antique 19C Chinese Porcelain Bowl Bleu de Hue Vietnamese Marked Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Superb antique Chinese porcelain bowl with a dragon and carp, painted in underglaze cobalt blue on white porcelain ground...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Saucer Dish 5 Flowers Daoguang 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese famille rose fencai decorated porcelain saucer dish, finely painted with 5 groups of flowers and insects, thinly brown glazed mouth rim, with five lively bats in d...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of vintage Chinese gold gilt wood carved Foo Dogs, circa 1970s. The pair measure 15.5"W x 3.25"D x 4"H. The set are in very good vintage condition and have a wonderful pat...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Giltwood

Imari Porcelain Charger-Japan, Meiji Period-18.25" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large finely decorated Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger. The decoration consists of shaped panels overlayed...
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase Richly Decorated Marked Base Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely etailed piece. Marked on base with makers mark and mon crest Condition Overall condition perfect. Size: 294mm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Guanyin Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Guanyin Statue. Made in China circa 1950-60 of salt glazed pottery, bisque porcelain for face, chest, hands and feet, with hand pai...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Rose Medallion Cross Cut Corner Square Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Export Rose Medallion Cross Cut Corner Square Bowl  China, 1900s This antique Chinese Export Rose Medallion cross-cut corner square bowl, dating from the 1900s, is a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, unique plate by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, a fine early example of his iron pigment brushed and glazed bamboo hakeme motif. The original Hamada stamped or sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box. This work is sure to shine in any collection or setting. Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award the Order of Culture. His work can be found in collections and museums worldwide including Tokyo’s Japan Folk Art Museum and The Tate Museum...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Stoneware

19th Century, Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Chestnut Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 19th century. An antique Chinese export porcelain chestnut basket. The basket features traditional famille rose medallion decoration with figural window to the central wind...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with a rare size 14-11-18-1-1 Condition Overall condition a (Good) lots of rimfrits as to be expected from this type of kraak porcelain. ...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Oni Snow Bowl by Seigan Yamane, Hagi Ware This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair, 19th Century Chinese Export "Thousand Butterfly" Porcelain Plates 9.5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, early 19th century. A pair of Chinese export porcelain "Thousand Butterfly" pattern porcelain plates. Each enamel decorated in the famille...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Korean Iron Red Glazed Bamboo and Plum Vase, 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A large and boldly painted Korean "Bamboo and Plum" underglaze iron brown porcelain vase, 20th century, Korea. The large porcelain vase of baluster vase form with generous proportions. The bulbous body with high, wide shoulders, tapering down to a flat recessed foot. The body decorated in underglaze iron brown with large designs of tall, leafy bamboo stalks to one side. The opposite side with gnarled branches of blossoming plum. Bamboo is revered in Korea, and Asia in general for its strength, flexibility and quick growing nature. Plum is invested with similar ideals, representing strength and resilience, as it flowers in the depth of winter. The neck and shoulders featuring a design of stylized clouds. The base with a band of stylized waves. All in underglaze iron brown. The vase with a transparent overglaze of bluish white. The vase modeled after a 16th century Joseon vase...
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20th Century Korean Ceramics

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Plate or Bowl Blue & White, Qing Qianlong Circa 1770
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese porcelain circular deep plate or soup bowl made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianlong period. The plate is well...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Rare Chinese 18C Famille Rose Landscape Plate Yongzheng/Qianlong China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this rare dish from the 18th century, Yongzheng or early Qianlong period. Landscape scene. Condition Small chips/fritting and a firing flow to the r...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Hunting Bowl Qianlong Fencai
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Porcelain export bowl Qianlong period Fantastic decoration Famille Rose Hunting European theme. The scene depicts Hunters on horses and dogs chasing unidentified animals. ...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Oriental Possibly Samson Finely Hand Decorated Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made oriental styled porcelain vase hand painted with baskets containing flowers dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The bulbous shaped vase stands on a narrow rounded foot and is hand decorated in coloured enamels with three panels containing a Chinese handled...
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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Han Style Sandcolor Vase Table Lamp
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Chinese Han style vase turned in to a tablelamp. Made from unglazed grey earthenware in a pot shape with subtle sandgrain patina. This vase has a grea...
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19th Century Chinese Han Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Yixing Zisha Imperial Dragon Vase/Brush Pot, Square Seal, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare museum quality Yixing Zisha 'Imperial Dragon' vase or brush pot - featuring an applied buff clay five clawed/twin horned scaly dragon in high relief ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Oni Snow Bowl by Seigan Yamane, Hagi Ware This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Chinese Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Landscapes and Architectures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese porcelain vase from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted blue and white body. Created in China during the midcentur...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Shiwan Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other household dr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Butterfly Motif Turquoise Plates, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Motif Turquoise Ground Porcelain Plates, each with red six character Guangxu mark to underside. 8.25" Diamete...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Satsuma Pair of Mini Vases Japan Figures Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese Satsuma vases. Marked base Condition Overall condition perfect. Measure: 80mm height Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).    
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

A Pair 18 C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Fish-Roe Ground Dragon Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Highly Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Sleeve Form Famille Verte and Fish-Roe Ground Five-Claw Imperial Motif Dragon Vases. Of slender Sleeve form wit...
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18th Century Chinese Other Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique circa 1900 Chinese Very Large Earthenware Dragon Planter Plant Egg Pot
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Chinese glazed ceramic egg cup. This brown glazed stoneware urn displays vibrant turquoise tones within. Large egg planter currently being used as ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

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

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Ceramic

Korean Carved Celadon Vase, Maebyeong, Goryeo Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Korean celadon vase, called a maebyeong, in the Goryeo style, but of early 20th century manufacture. The maebyeong vase with a beaut...
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Early 20th Century Korean Ceramics

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Stoneware

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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