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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Set of Eight Thousand Butterfly Plates
Located in Wilson, NC
Set of eight thousand butterfly plates, the butterfly represents the warmth of summer and harvest.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Figural Art Pottery Dragon Vase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural Chinese vase offers art pottery construction with applied dragon, c1920 Measures - 15"h x 7"diam
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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari scalloped edge plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari scalloped edge plate having a quality antique Japanese imari blue and white plate, hand pai...
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Fencai Double Happiness Tea Cups Plate Set 70s
Located in Richmond, CA
We are honored to offer this exceptional Chinese porcelain tea set, specifically designed for marriage ceremonies and originating from Jingde...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai 2 Boys Carrying Peach Plate ROC 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese porcelain plate, dating from the early 20th century Republic period, is a remarkable representation of both artistic skill and cultural symbolism. The plate features a m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Meiping Scrolling Flora Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are delighted to offer this exquisite early 20th-century Republic of China period Meiping vase, a remarkable example of the fencai famille rose technique. This vase stands as a te...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Dish, Meiji Era Japan
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Large Satsuma earthenware dish decorated with "one hundred boys". Signed on the reverse. Japan around 1900
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Handpainted Imari Dish Featuring Koi Carp, Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A beautiful handpainted Japanese Imari oval glazed dish with fluted edges, profusely decorated in vibrant shades or blue, red, orange, green and yellow with gilt overlay, featuring t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Covered Serving Bowl Jing De Zhen Circa 70s
Located in Richmond, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Jardinière Planter with Dragon and Phoenix Bird
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Chinese blue and white porcelain jardinière with hand painted cobalt decoration. The white porcelain with painted Dragon a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné plates having a fine quality pair of antique Japanese cloisonné plates with red backgrounds and gold f...
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Medji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating Medji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Diminutive Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Phoenix Birds, on Hardwood Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Diminutive Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Phoenix Birds, on Hardwood Stands China, 20th Century A Diminutive pair of Chinese sancai glazed phoenix ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

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

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot Finely Painted Fencai Early 20th Cen ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese porcelain brush pot, finely painted in famille rose fencai, of a court lady in a rocky garden scene, on white gr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Meiji Period Imari Foo Dog Charger, Attributed to Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Meiji Period Imari Foo Dog Charger, Attributed to Fukagawa Japan, circa 1900 A magnificent Meiji Period Imari Charger, a true masterwork attribut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of three antique Edwardian jugs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of three antique Edwardian jugs having shaped handles and quality hand painted decoration in blue, gold and white colours. Stamped Late Mayers
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase with Shimazu Crest Mark
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist monks on each side of the vase. The piece is finely detailed with rich raised gilt highlights throughout and beautifully decorated in gold and various hand painted other colors. From the Meiji period (1868-1912). This piece has the all-important Shimazu Family crest mark (red circle with a cross inside) on the base authenticating the work as an old and original Satsumaware work. The mark shows the pottery was made under the rule of the Shimazu clan. From a Los Angeles Collection...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Finest Chinese Porcelain Falangcai Enamel Plate Birds Blossoms Republic ROC 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting an exceptional Chinese Falangcai enamel plate, a tour de force of ceramic artistry that seamlessly blends the intricate detailing of Fencai with the vibrant hues of Falangcai enameling. This plate is a sublime example of the "Fan Qiang" (over wall) technique, a masterful application that allows the depicted scene to transcend the back of the plate and extend into its front, creating a visually immersive experience. The focal point of this plate is a meticulously rendered vibrant garden scene, where two birds are perched in a blossoming tree. The birds, captured in a moment of serene interaction, are set against a backdrop of blossoming branches, adding layers of symbolism and aesthetic appeal. The garden setting further enhances the naturalistic theme, imbuing the piece with a sense of tranquility and harmony. The plate is finely detailed, employing a combination of Fencai and Falangcai enameling techniques to achieve a rich, multi-layered visual effect. The colors are vibrant yet balanced, capturing the essence of the scene with a remarkable degree of realism. Adding to its historical and collectible value is an apocryphal six-character vertical mark "Da Qing Yong Zheng...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Finest Chinese Famille Rose Fencai Shanshui Cylinder Vase Gilt Rim Early 20th C
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional cylindrical vase is a masterwork of Chinese ceramic artistry, rendered in the delicate and vibrant palette of Famille Rose Fencai enamels. The piece is a visual narr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty enamel bronze cloisonne charger. Unusual and rare bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne charger. The brightly multicolored...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Square Vase Flowers Qing Jiaqing Mark Stand 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover the rich artistry and heritage encapsulated in this early 20th century Republic period Famille Jaune vase, a splendid representation of Chi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese 3 Colour Glass Overlay Covered Jar Snowstorm Ground Republic 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a fine three-color glass overlay covered jar, meticulously crafted in an ovoid form. The piece features a harmonious blend of milk white and ruby red glass overlay on a sn...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Italian modern skyscraper white beige Biscuit ceramic sculpture, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern skyscraper white beige Biscuit ceramic sculpture, 1980s Sculpture with rectangular base in Biscuit ceramic. The sculpture represents a skyscraper, on one side there is...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is elaborately decorated with a rather unusual kinran-de (gold paint) and green enamel highlight on a mottled brown background. The painterly decoration depicts a large seasonal floral arrangement in a circular fashion. Besides the obviously superb craftsmanship, what sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is its tone-on-tone color pallet that is visually somber and the small and sensitive details that heralds the change of the seasons. When the viewer goes beyond the first casual glimpse of the blossom and foliage, one would notice that on the edges of certain leaves as well as along the stalks, there accumulates a very thin layer of the white dust that represents the frost. The flower in bloom are chrysanthemums. Despite of being splendid, they are the messengers of the autumn. The large lotus leaf was subtly rendered in a bended and slightly withered manner, just past its prime. Although the lotus is still in bloom, the prominent seed pod indicates it may be the last for the season. The sentimental capture of the change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle transition from summer to fall, perhaps depicting the very first frost. The neck of the vase is also slightly unusual with two rolled rings...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Elegant Fine Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Porcelain Vases of outstanding quality. First quarter of the Twentieth Century, late Meiji pe...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases, hand-painted, Meiji period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Vases' beautiful decoration is high-qu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and color colors under a glaze. The figures are situated in a regal position atop an i...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Moriage Satsuma Vases with Gold Gilding Circa 1930-1940
Located in Ixelles, BE
Japanese Satsuma vases from the circa 1930-1940 period are a particular style of ceramic art that originated from the Satsuma province of Japan. Satsuma ware is renowned for its intricate hand-painted designs, rich colors, and distinctive crackled glaze. Satsuma ware dates back to the early 17th century, but it gained widespread popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the 1930s and 1940s. Satsuma vases produced during this time often reflected a mix of traditional and modern influences, as Japan went through a period of cultural exchange and artistic experimentation. Satsuma vases are made from a type of Japanese earthenware clay known for its fine texture and malleability. The vases are hand-formed or wheel-thrown and then meticulously hand-painted with intricate designs using enamel paints. The distinctive crackled glaze was achieved by firing the vases at a relatively low temperature, allowing the glaze to crack during the cooling process. The moriage technique involves applying three-dimensional, raised ornamentation to the surface of the ceramic piece, creating a visually textured and layered effect. Artisans create three-dimensional patterns, designs, or intricate motifs using a special mixture of clay, slip, or porcelain paste. The raised elements are added by hand to the ceramic body, and each detail is carefully shaped to achieve the desired effect. The moriage is then gold gilded as some of the intricate ornamental patterns and the halos around the three immortal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chinese blue and white covered ginger jar.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Soap Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine antique Japanese Imari porcelain soap dishes Decorated throughout with floral devices in underglaze blue, iron-red paint, and gilding. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green Glazed Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Period Hunan Ceramic Jar
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique late Qing Dynasty period green glaze Hunan jar from the early 20th century with petite swan neck loop handles, subtle wave effects and tapering lines. This late Qin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Bowl by Kinkozan. The earthenware bowl with pinched rim extensively decorated on both the exterior and interior. The bowl with a cobalt blue base glaze decorated to the borders with gilt shippo-tsunagi (linked-cash) with scattered medallion roundells. Around the exterior two elongated scenes are featured, one with boys playing games in a courtyard with the other featuring seated scholars in full dress both with raised enamel decoration. The interior features a central scene with Samurai warriors in training fully armoured with swords in a courtyard with landscapes scenes to the background. The central scene bordered by further stylised shippo-tsunagi type decoration with a greek key rim border. The bowl signed to the base Kinkozan dating to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Shippo-Tsunagi (linked-cash) or seven treasures, is a traditional Japanese geometric pattern that combines four ellipses in a circle. These ellipses repeat outward to then create more circles, symbolising eternal peace and happiness. Kinkozan the Kinkozan family have been associated with pottery dating back to 1645. They went on to become the largest producer of Satsuma ware by one individual company, from the end of the 19th century until 1927 after which the factory closed. By the 1850s Kobayashi Sobei (1824-84), Kinkozan Sobei...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Faux Leather

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Jar with Gilt Decoration by Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase from end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is of a moon jar shape and finely decorated with kinran-de (gold paint) on a cream white background with even fine crackles. What sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is the meticulously renditioned surface decoration. Lavishly gilded with a continuous design, the carefully composed imagery depicts an elaborately decorated float cart in a festival parade. A group of people are seated within the float with a woman and a child standing in the front. Surrounding the float are streams of marchers dressed...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The unusual antique ca. 1920 Qing Chinese porcelain Laughing Buddha is a remarkable and exquisite piece of art that exudes charm and cultural...
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Japanese Bowl with Dragon
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/1393 - This bowl is more antique tha I wrote. This is one piece from a large collection of ancient pottery, gathered 35 years ago and never exhibited to the public. I woud like to sell...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Javanese Water Jar, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An antique terracotta water jar from Java, Indonesia. It has faded beautifully over the decades with a wonderful mix of textures and shades. The age related patina present on all sid...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old Chinese Export Double Walled Blue & White Porcelain Jardiniere or Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique double walled Chinese porcelain jardiniere. With a wide blue & white decorated rim above honey comb lattice work double walled sides. Supported by bracket...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese FAMILLE-ROSE 'Bird And Flowers' Vase
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' VASE Early 20th C The square-section vase of baluster form, painted with scenes of small birds perched atop blossoming branches amidst ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped glazed four color finish. This beautiful couple Foo Dogs is visibly handmade because the prints of the fingers the artist are visible in the earthenware. These Foo Dogs makes displayed in your place a great...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase. Decorated with birds, flowers, and figures of the era with gold figures on neck and gold trim. Chinese signature mar...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Plate with Two Dragons - Qianlong Mark - China - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique porcelain plate - hand painted with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl - floral and geometric border - canted corners - traces of original gilding - signed with a red four c...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Male and Female Lounging Figurines, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique Asian male and female figurines laying on their beds. Nice ceramic with beautiful colors. Add them to your Asian inspired interiors and tabl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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Ceramic

Kaiser "Theben" set di 2 vasi in porcellana, motivo egiziano.
Located in Manzano, IT
Kaiser "Theben" set di 2 vasi in porcellana, motivo egiziano. PERIODO DEL DESIGN 1920 PAESE DI PRODUZIONE Egitto DESIGNER Kaiser COLORE Bianco, multicolore MATERIALI Porcellana C...
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1920s Egyptian Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 20th Century Temple Jars with Dragons, Marked
Located in Lomita, CA
This distinctive pair of dragon temple jars is worth collecting. The blue pattern and design on black ground of dragons are characteristic of the jar...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1920’s Boche Freres La Louvier Art Deco Ceramic Vase ~ Belgium
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! ceramic vase with geometric pattern in orange, green, and black; a classic example of Art Deco from Boche Freres; a perfect addition to any room decor 9.75”dia....
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Early 20th Century Belgian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sumidagawa Signed Pottery Moon Flask Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Sumidagawa pottery moon flask vase. Decorated to both sides. One side has a man playing a shinobue flute and a child dan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl/planter from the Qing period. Features classic oriental floral motif. Overall, the piece is in won...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Glazed Wine Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this small glazed jar was once used in a Qing-dynasty kitchen to store vinegar, wine or condiments, as evidenced by its narrow neck and interior gl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Terracotta

Chinese Export Famille Verte Box/Tureen with Stand, Late Qing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Famille Verte Box/Tureen with Stand, Late Qing China 1900-1910 A colorful example decorated with Phoenix birds in floral landscape unmarked. Complete with carved ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Pair of 1900 Chinese Blanc de Chine Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Could be late 19th Century. No cracks, repairs or damage to these.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese famille noir porcelain vase hand painted with decorative panels with birds, animals and scholars objects dating from the early to mid-20th century. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Large Antique Hand Painted Kutani Garden Bowl, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted bowl from Japan. Japan hard to find early hand painted ceramic lush "garden scene" serving bowl, circa 1910. Inside painting depicts elite individual with his attendants seated amidst a three some of cranes, plush patterns, foliage and seas. The exterior a dragon style...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A lustrous, dark glaze clings to the squat form of this petite kitchen jar. The glazed vessel dates to the early 20th Century and was used for storing foo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese ceramic satsuma plate made by Kinkozan and retailed by Yamanaka & Co. circa 1900-20s (late Meiji to early Tasho Period). The cream-color...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

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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