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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Gio Ponti Set of Two Decorative Bottles in Ceramic by Cooperativa Ceramica Imola
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two decorative blue bottles in ceramic with gold lusters decorations (realized by Bottega Gatti in Faenza) from the Bottiglie Abitate series which is designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s and manufactured during the 1990s by Cooperativa Ceramica Imola. The manufacturer's brand and signature are visible under the bases. Dimensions: A buttoned bottle H36 cm A decorated bottle H30 cm Gio Ponti was an icon of the modernist movement: the Italian designer, architect, artist and publisher contributed significantly to the worlds of architecture and design with his extensive work in fine furniture and ceramics, education, office and residential buildings, and everything in between. Giovanni, known as Gio Ponti was born in 1891 in Milan. It was there that he spent his childhood, and in 1921 he began to study architecture at the Politecnico di Milano. From 1923 to 1930 he served as the artistic director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In 1927, Ponti started his first architectural office, together with Emilio Lancia, and in 1928 he started the magazine Domus, which is still regarded as one of the most influential European magazines for architecture and design. He was also very influential during the period as a curator of the Milan Triennale. After his collaboration with Emilio Lancia had come to an end, upon completion of the Torre Rasini, he began to work as an architect together with the engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Luster

2 Vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine White Dehua Porcelain Foo Fu Dog Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine white Dehua province foo dog lamps. Made of white porcelain featuring ornate guardian dogs with wide eyes and ornate tusks Measures: 24" x 8.5" ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 20C Chinese Porcelain PROC Liling Vase China Underglaze
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain vase. Underglaze Liling. Dating to the 1980's or 90's. Condition Overall condition perfect. Size 200 x 80mm H x D Period 20th century PRoC (1949 - no...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Amphoras -miniatures-
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Chinese amphoras -miniatures- ceramic with mount -ring- in European silver Origin China, circa 1900 perfect condition warrior scenes.
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Kendi, Swatow Ware, Porcelain with Polychrome Enamels, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Swatow ware Chinese export shipwreck porcelain kendi featuring a writing dragon and an apocryphal Tongzhi mark, late 19th or early 20th centur...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of balu...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Blue and White Abstract Form Dishes by Nakashima Katsunori
Located in Hudson, NY
Original signed box. About the artist: Nakashima Katsunori (1963-2014) was born in Seto City, near the industrial city of Nagoya. He graduated from the Aichi prefectural School of Ceramics in 1983, and shortly thereafter moved to Mexico, where he taught at Toluca. He returned to Japan five years later to work with Koie Ryoji...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase, Canton, circa 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chinese export porcelain rose medallion vase, 23in, Canton, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Celadon Vase with Copper Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spindle form porcelain vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). As a modern interpretation of "Mei-Ping", a classic form of Chinese vase,...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
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 circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists 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. Of a relatively large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting). As a result, the bamboos appear took on a three-dimensional quality as if appearing in a mist. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, circa 1887, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design 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 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern Japanese ceramic vase, the title of this piece is "Kaki yu" or "Persimmon glaze". Rectangular vase, with abstract design and heavy glazin...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Chinese Celadon Porcelain Rice Bowl in Song Dynasty Style
Located in Marbella, ES
20th century Chinese celadon porcelain rice bow in the style of the Song dynasty. Celadon or greenware are glazed in the jade green color.          
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Signed Shunichi Inoue White and Rose Ash Glazed Vase 1978
By Shunichi Inoue
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful example of the work of master Japanese potter, Shunichi Inoue. This vessel dates from his Australian residency. We love the potency of this very simple form - it has a powerful presence, connoting stillness, composure. For some reason it makes me think of the moon. It has the same still, calm, abiding presence. Shunichi Inoue studied ceramics at Kyoto City University of Arts 1969-75. He travelled to Australia to lecturer in ceramics at the Bendigo College of Advanced Education in Victoria, Australia where he stayed for three years. He returned to Australia in late 1984 as a visiting professor and again in 1993, when he made an extended stay. He was an active exhibitor and had an important influence on Australian pottery...
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1970s Australian Organic Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large Ceramic Vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressively large ceramic vase with a bulbous body and a long coiled neck by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalist modern form might be distilled from the classic Chinese garlic bottle. The high glossy surface displays a splendid shades of dark purple, copper red, auberge and blue, in a copper flambé pattern called "peacock" glaze that was clearly inspired by ancient Jun Kiln...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th century but Dated 1937 Chinese Bronze Figural Vase Marked Base China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A bronze vase, decorated with ladies in a garden and poems. Dated 1937, but of a later date. End of the 20th century Marked with seal mark. China. Total weight approximate 1002 g. ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Traditional Japanese Young Woman Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese lady sculpture wood fired handmade ceramic pottery. Traditional Japanese young woman small sculpture. Unusual shape beautiful collectib...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Porcelain Vase, in the Chinese Style, Maitland and Smith, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large blue and white porcelain vase, in the Chinese style, Maitland and Smith, 1970s.  
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Showa Period Grey and Cream Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period grey and cream cloisonné vase, of squat ovoid form with continuous band of black blossoms and fleshy grey leaves round the shoulder, with as...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Garden Seats / End Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of blue and white porcelain garden seats / end tables with floral motif. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Charger or Platter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very rare to find a true pair of Famille rose porcelain chargers. Look closely, there is a left hand view and right hand view. Scene depicts an important arrival complete with entour...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Brush Rest with Vivid Fish Images
Located in New York, NY
A heavy mid-century Chinese porcelain brush rest, beautifully hand painted with colorful fish images and character marks on the lower left corn...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Blue Ceramic Charger Plate from the 1980s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blue ceramic charger plate from the second half of the 20th century. We have two charger plates available, priced and sold individually. Born in China during the 1980s, this elegant charger plate features a stylish blue color complimenting the purity of the lines beautifully. Used as a decorative base setting aiming at dressing up the table, this vintage Chinese ceramic charger...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate from the 1980s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage celadon ceramic charger plate from the second half of the 20th century. We have two charger plates available, priced and sold individually. Born in China during the 1980s, this elegant charger plate features a lovely celadon color complimenting the purity of the lines beautifully. Used as a decorative base setting aiming at dressing up the table, this vintage Chinese ceramic charger...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Moroccan Hand Painted Round Ceramic Sink in Red and Beige
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful ceramic sink hand painted inside and outside is floral figures. Morocco, circa 1990.
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan Utusushi Kenzan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare ceramic bowl with over glaze painted decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916). Unlike the better known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), an celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor. The bowl was made to hold fruits during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a grey glaze onto which Asagao flowers (Japanese morning glory) on the vines were painted in a free and poetic style. White was used for the petals, green for the leaves with touches of gold highlight. Asagao, the symbol of the summer was rendered in the spirit of Ogata Kenzan, and interestingly the shape of the blossom echoes the unique form the bowl. It was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the summer months. Under the base, Kozan was signed in black on an white porcelain plaque inlay. For two similar examples of Kozan's work Utusushi Kenzan, see Page 168-169 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Superb pair of Japanese large Meiji period Fukagawa signed porcelain vases (circa 1900). Intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with polychrome and gold overglaze on a st...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Rare Porcelain Bowl with Plique-a-Jour Design by Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extremely fine and delicate porcelain bowl from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected cer...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Pot Round Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of round blue and white pots display Classic Chinese plant and floral designs. The neck is thinner and juts up from the bulbous base. The ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase in Lacquered Porcelain with Golden Fish Motif
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase in lacquered porcelain with decorative gold fish and red coral motif. The piece was made in circa 1900 and has marks on the bottom. In great vintag...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ceramics: The Koger Collection by John Ayers, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Chinese ceramics: The Koger Collection by John Ayers. Sotheby's Publications, New York London, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. In 1973 Mr and...
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1980s English Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Paper

Pair of China 20th-21st Century Figural Calligraphy Bowls Chinese Porcelain PROC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars, PROC period, painted in red and green enamels Condition: Overall condition 1 bowl has a firing flaw to the rim...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma Earthenware Covered Box, by Kinkozan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Satsuma Earthenware covered box, by Kinkozan, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze, delicately painted with s...
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Early 1900s Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon motif by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1900s. The vase is made in what is considered early phase of his underglaze period during late Meiji era. In a classic elongated baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated in an unusual pink mist on a white and aubergine background (called Morotai, the Hazy style), on which a flying dragon is showcased on the center. The dragon was outlined in iron red and filled with the aubergine color and was artistically emphasized on its bulging eyes, claws, scales and a long tail. It was the sole focus of the design circumventing the entire body of the vase. The imagery calls in mind the dragon decoration found in Korean...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fantastic Japanese Kutani Charger Figures and Scenes of Daily Life
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very detailed piece. Condition Overall condition perfect in wooden box. Size: 315 mm Period Meji Period: circa 1900
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Beige Ceramic Charger Plate from the 1980s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage beige ceramic charger plate from the second half of the 20th century. We have two beige chargers available, priced and sold individually. Born in China during the 1980s, this elegant charger plate features a charming beige color complimenting the purity of the lines beautifully. Used as a decorative base setting aiming at dressing up the table, this vintage Chinese ceramic charger...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

China 20th Century Landscape Vase Chinese Porcelain PRoC, circa 1990-2000
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated vase with a scene of flowers and prunus blossom and calligraphy. Condition Overall condition perfect. Size 325mm. Period 20th century PRoC (1949-now)....
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ono Kotaro Seihakuji Glazed Vase, Heisei Era, circa 2000
Located in Austin, TX
A subtle and finely potted seihakuji glazed vase by Japanese contemporary ceramicist Ono Kotaro (b. 1953), circa 2000. Ono Kotaro is known for balancing...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Cedar

Jun Kaneko Signed Monumental Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Wall Sculpture Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly breathtaking work by renowned Japanese born ceramic master Jun Kaneko. Kaneko studied with Peter Voulkos, Paul Soldner, and Jerry Rothman and was exposed to such artist as Ken Price and John...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Paint, Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Ceramics

20th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases PRoC Lamp Fenghuang Bird Vases Roses, Pair
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated pair of vases with a fenghuang scene, second half of the 20th century Condition: Overall condition; some craquele. Size: Approximate 525 mm high total or 20...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Seven Assorted Catalogues from Chinese Porcelain Company, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Seven catalogues from the Chinese Porcelain Company on Oriental Porcelain, Export Porcelain and French Furniture. Chinese Ceramics and Wo...
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1990s American Ceramics

Materials

Paper

Oriental Art at Auction, 1st Ed Presentation Copy, Eldred 1973
Located in valatie, NY
Oriental Art at Auction, 1st Ed Presentation Copy, Robert Eldred August 1973. Red leather bound with gilt highlights. Presented to the consignor with a...
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1970s American Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Paper

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Peaches Relief Branches Marked Decorative
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated vase, 21st century, really nice decoration. Probably this is a modern 21st century vase or may be, late 20th century Condition: Overall condition perfect,...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Purple Ceramic Charger Plate from the 1980s, Two Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage purple ceramic charger plate from the second half of the 20th century. We have two charger plates available, priced and sold individually. Born in China during the 1980s, this elegant charger plate features a lovely purple color complimenting the purity of the lines beautifully. Used as a decorative base setting aiming at dressing up the table, this vintage Chinese ceramic charger...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cobalt Grey Ceramic Charger Plate, Three Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage cobalt grey ceramic charger plate from the second half of the 20th century. We have three charger plates available, priced and sold individually. Born in China during the 1980s, this elegant charger plate features a stylish cobalt grey color complimenting the purity of the lines beautifully. Used as a decorative base setting aiming at dressing up the table, this vintage Chinese ceramic...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Porcelain Studio Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
With organic abstract design. Artist signature on the bottom and on original storage box: Hasegawa Isamu. This vase exhibited at the 2nd Nitten in 1970. Hasegawa Isamu was born in 1925 in Kyoto, son of famed porcelain artist Hasegawa Hakuho...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Unusual Showa Period Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Showa period cloisonné vase, of squat ovoid form with continuous guilloche in turquoise and green enamels enclosing abstract designs in blue, y...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Signed Vintage Asian Modern Ceramic Sake Server Striped in Brown & Blue Japan
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Asian Modern Japanese handcrafted striped glazed brown sake server in blue or gray color. Signed by the Artist underneath.  
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Christie's, The Hardy Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 1995
Located in valatie, NY
The Hardy Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art From the Sze Yuan Tang: Sale #8218, with original printed invitation. Christie's New Y...
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1990s American Ceramics

Materials

Paper

Wall Hanging Ceramic Sculpture of a Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
This wall hanging sculpture of a mask was part of the Japanese exhibition in the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka and was made by artist, Taro Okamoto (1911-199...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sotheby's NY Chinese Ceramic Sculpture from the Collection of Lillian Schloss
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's NY: Chinese Ceramic Sculpture from the Collection of Lillian Schloss. First Ed softcover with dust cover. With 43 lots fully illustra...
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1980s American Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Paper

JAPANESE CERAMIC POT, possibly MASHIKO with dripped crackle glaze 1970s
Located in Somerton, GB
Japanese ceramic pot with a Kyoto label. Makers seal, unidentified, but possibly Mashiko. Stoneware with dripping crackled glaze. Original b...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Vase Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape at sunrise Condition Overall condition perfect. Size: 170 x 170 x 260mm Period 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century PRoC 1970-1980 Chinese Porcelain Vase Figures Famille Rose Garden
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice vase, high quality. Condition Overall condition perfect. Size; 330mm height Period 19th century 20th century PRoC (1949 - now).
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Chinese Longshan Black Pottery Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Unusual Chinese Longshan Black pottery vase Late 20th century. Finely handcrafted in relief in archaic style with figures and inscriptions...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Japanese Stoneware Dishes, Set of Eight
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Set of eight vintage Japanese stoneware dishes, in the shape of bamboo with gilded interior. Each piece sold individually. Please ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese 1978 Dehua Monochrome White Porcelain Vases China PRoC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very well made vases dating to 1978 and beautifully made. With a faux wooden base that is made of porcelain. Really top quality from a very interesting period in Chinese history 2...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Famille Rose Late 20th Century Lamp vase China Chinese PROC Kakiemon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An interesting Nanking vase with a scene of warriors. Made into a lamp. An interesting Nanking crackle vase. Republic Minguo or Late Qing Condit...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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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