Ceramics

A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday ...

Very nice vase, high quality. Innovative Crystalline glaze used in Shiwan in the 1970s-1980s. A true masterpiece. This is teh antique of the future. Provenance: Bought in the 1982...

Kangxi period, circa 1700-1710 Diam. 38.4 cm Three styles of these so-called provincieborden or 'province' dishes were ordered by the Dutch in China between circa 1700 and 1720, ea...

Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...

A Beautiful Chinese Celadon Crackle Ge Ware Bowl. The bowl showcases the distinctive crackled glaze characteristic of Ge ware. The bowl features a pale greyish-ivory glaze with a ne...

Description Very lovely piece. With an overall landscape scene of mountains, flowers and birds in flight. Condition Both perfect but crackle all over as usual on these pieces. S...

Extraordinary museum quality signed Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box in an elegant rectangular shape, stunningly gilded and hand painted in vivid hues of purple and blu...

This Qing Dynasty Yuhuchunping features a soft pale green glaze applied evenly across its surface, exhibiting fine crackles that enhance its aged character. The vase has a gracefully...

Chinese, 19th century or earlier. A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN FLAMBE-GLAZED ELEPHANTS. Each elephant is a modeled mirror image - with an arched back and curling trunk. The entire ...

This vintage Chinese porcelain ginger jar, with its close-fitting lid, is beautifully decorated in the traditional 'famille rose' colour palette of pinks, whites, yellows and greens,...

This massive Japanese Arita plate was made in Hizen, circa 1890-1910s, at the end of Meiji period by a potter named Takeshige Yoshisuke who was active in A...

A Ceramic Raku fired rock shaped sculpture. Designed as an ikebana, and an incense holder, this ceramic peddle shows an interesting pattern of holes and green copper...

A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Traders and travellers in a landscape. An extraordinary border pattern. Very rare type of plate. C...

China, circa 1730 Porcelain decorated in rose-pink, yellow and soft blue- green enamels, on a shield a lion rampant crowned, holding in his left paw a bunch of seven arrows symbolis...

Description Kangxi period and amazing quality dish with different kind of flowers, trees and birds in verte palette on a black ground. Base with bamboo sprouts on yellow ground an...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece...

A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portr...

Oval Chinese pea with lid Origin Canton China for export circa 1940 hand painted.

Gift Wrap Available. Set of 2 Vases, Dimensions (from left to right): - 9"h x 4"w x 3.5"d - 6"h x 4.5"w x 4"d Midnight Sun's Ceramic Collection is a tribute to the centuries-old cr...

Antique Stoneware Small Green-Glazed Mataban Jar / Vase This large antique Chinese vase/jar has six small carved handles around the rim. It...

A Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in a rare hallowed out doughnut shape from Joseon Dynasty circa 1800s. The octagonal water droppe...

Description Set of two polychrome porcelain gourd vases, with a decoration of lemons and blossoms. Marked with seal mark Gaoling. China, 20th century. Condition Perfect. Size ...

A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...

Large deep Famille Verte palette, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Nice with different kind of landscapes in the wall. The centre with different kind of flowers and Ruyi. Marked with a l...

Large 15" in diameter Kutani Million Faces Porcelain Platter 19th Century. Age appropriate condition with a mark on the foot and some crazing from age.

A Korean ceramic porcelain bowl covered in a white glaze with a hint of bluish green circa 18th century, possibly earlier, of the Joseon Dynasty. The deep bowl was hand-thrown on the...

This is a very beautiful example of a Japanese, Arita- Imari porcelain large Dish or Platter with finely hand painted decoration, dating to the Edo period circa 1810. This dish is v...

Fabulous and highly detailed Japanese Satsuma stand for bowl, Lantarn holder or brushpot (still doing research, its uncommon but not sure what it is yet)...

The scene specifically depicts individuals in a pavilion and a garden. In the central image, we see a couple sitting closely, engaged in conversation, likely depicting a scene of int...

The globular base with rounded shoulders showing hand painted panels of courtly figures in garden settings, executed in a striking palette of vermillion, pink, green & blue enamels, ...

A small ceramic conical form tea bowl from Korean Goryeo Dynasty circa 14th century. The bowl is of a slightly irregular shape and covered in a grayish overglaze. The inlaid slip dec...

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...

Goccia incenso holder This extraordinary work of art will easily blend in with any contemporary setting, thanks to a clean and timeless allure of sophisticated charm. Handcrafted ...

Description Lovely PRoC Jardiniere. China 1970-1980. Great quality Condition Perfect. Size 230 x 182 mm and 230 x 25 mm HXD Period 20th century PRoC (1949 - now).

Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the zenith in the 11-12th century during Goryeo dynasty...

This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiw...

A very good quality large pair of 19th century Chinese rose medallion or Cantonese lidded vases, each with female figures as finials and handles to the sides. Having the classical gr...

A dark blue-black glaze coats the body of this small kitchen jar, sheeting down the sides and pooling at the sharp angle drawn by its high shoulders. The glazed vessel dates to the e...

We are delighted to offer this large Chinese porcelain covered serving bowl, a remarkable example of late 20th-century ceramic artistry from Jingdezhen, the "Porcelain Capital" of Ch...

Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...

18th Century Chinese Famille Rose Tankard, decorated with flowers and traditional countryside scenes in applied heart shape panels.

A pair of large blue and white Qing Dynasty plates recovered from the Nanking Cargo. A large cache of porcelain and other merchandise was discovered...

This large English creamware basket was made circa 1790 and stands out for both its generous size and exceptional quality. Thirty-six handmade openwork bands rise from the solid base...

An antique pair of hand painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars with carved hardwood lids. The vibrant blue background with white cartouches on the back and fronts with hand painted f...

An excellent, shallow and large serving dish, exceptionally finely painted in underglaze blue with central reserve of an island village with pagodes, palm trees and fishermen. Furthe...

A rare and fine vintage Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1919-2007) stoneware studio pottery plate of square form with raised rim and central recess. The plate h...

A very nice shaped polychrome large bowl. Unusual shape and painting. Absolute top quality. Marked at base. Condition Perfect condition. just some crackle lines in the base. Size...

Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases. The Satsuma Vase of hexagonal form with a slight waisted neck and tight rounded rim is extensively decorated with multiple figures to two large scenes. The first scene features a beach with waves to the background and a plethora of figures including multiple geisha holding traditional Japanese wagasa’s. The second scene follows on from the first with a large building in the foreground holding figures on a large platform under a pagoda roof with a pagoda building in the background and further figures in the foreground. The scenes are framed by a full detailed border with gilt shapes, flowers amongst pink shaded backgrounds and butterflies around the neck. The Satsuma Vase is unusually signed Fine Art, Satsuma Ware, Dai Nippon (Great Japan), Hattori Made, Gosuido Works, Taizan Painted. 美術, サツマヤキ(薩摩焼), 大日本, 服部造, 五スイ堂工, 對山画 and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and the turn of the 20th century circa 1905. Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island. Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas made of washi paper attached to a bamboo frame and treated to ensure it is waterproof. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...

This beautiful and most eye catching early 20th century Siam pottery lidded jar has a jewel like quality. It has been richly decorated with a very fine ha...

Description A very nicely decorated set of plates. Dating to circa 1710-1730 A scene of a garden with pine and rock symbolizing Pine Pine - Song - symbol of endurance and...

The central field decorated with flowering lotus branches & peony flowerheads, rising to a shoulder with a repeating band of geometric leafy designs interspersed by panels with auspi...

Stunning late 18th / early 19th century Algerian Darbuka drum, hand crafted in terracotta and adorned with incredible Islamic and Algerian decoration in golds and polychrome colours....

All six bowls are raised on a circular foot and richly decorated with hand painted enamels depicting floral designs in an Imari palette of cobalt, vermillion & gilt, against alternat...

Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice patina. Shimane Prefecture Iwayaki (Nagahama Yaki) Turtle figurine. The head and part of the bac...

This stunning pair of vibrant green Kutani porcelain vases captures the essence of Japanese artistry. Kutani ware is a renowned style of Japanese porcelain, known for its vibrant, co...

Defined by angular shoulders and a flared lip, this pair of tall porcelain vases offer a charming variation of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form. Each vase is patterned with...

A Magnificent and Large Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Each i...

These 20th-century Japanese Amari vases in navy with gilt-painted floral and woodland scenes are a beautiful example of Japanese craftsmanship and artistic expression, blending tradi...

A highly unique ceramic sculpture by South Korean artist Jongjin Park (1982-). The square-form piece is boundary-pushing and defies both the traditional ...

Reid Ozaki hand built Ikebana Northwest native and teacher of pottery up until his passing in 2024. This particular work being hand built is quite a feat, the piece is hollow and a ...