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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Kyo Ware Oshikoji Wave 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony.
This bowl was made around 1980s in Showa era in Japan.
The style of this bowl is Oshikoji. It is one of the style of Kyo yaki.
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Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Bowl by Shigemori Yoko, Japanese Pottery exhibited in V&A Museum
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking hand-thrown ceramic bowl by celebrated Japanese artist Shigemori Yoko (1953–2021), known for her expressive, calligraphy-inspired brushwork and sculptural organic forms. This dynamic piece features an asymmetrical form with bold black abstract strokes against a smooth, white glaze — a signature style that blends traditional Japanese ceramic techniques with avant-garde sensibility.
The gestural brushwork evokes spontaneous ink painting and speaks to the artist’s early training in painting before turning to ceramics. The exterior is subtly textured, with soft ridges from the wheel and slight warping that enhances the tactile, handmade quality of the bowl. Both sculptural and functional, the piece embodies wabi-sabi aesthetics and would make a striking centerpiece or collectible art object.
Shigemori Yoko studied under master ceramicists Kondō Yutaka...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Chinese Qing Yellow Glazed Black Floral Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Danville, CA
Here is a rare yellow ground black floral porcelain jardiniere from late Qing period. This entire jardiniere has yellow ground with black ink like floral paintings. A very large globular body with white enamel glazed interior. It has some normal wear and tear on the bottom foot, but there is no crack or any repair. It has a red marking "Ti He Dian Zhi" near the top rim. "Ti He Dian" was the dining hall of Empress Dowager...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Scale Chinese Export Style Blue & Orange Center Table Bowl W/ Dragons
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century large scale Chinese Export style bowl. It has vivid blues and oranges with a dragon motif. It is marked and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Plaque
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the enigmatic world of Marcello Fantoni's ceramic mastery with this captivating plaque, depicting a cave family in primal embrace. imeless story of humanity's ancient past....
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Giltwood
Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wonderful shifts in colour and texture.
Rakusai Takahashi III (1898-1976) is universally considered one of the most important Japanese potters of the 20th century. In 1964 he was named a human cultural treasure and bestowed a Shiga Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property. His work can be found in numerous collections and international museums including the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, and the Brooklyn Museum to name a couple.
Shigaraki Ware pottery comes from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kiln there is one of six ancient kilns in Japan (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Bizen ware, Tamba ware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Rosewood
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and gorgeously glazed Mashiko Ware curved Mingei vase by Japanese National Treasure pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work displays his famous Jomon Zogan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Masuo Ojima Signed Large Japanese Asian Studio Pottery Ceramic Modernist Charger
By Masuo Ojima
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite large Modern studio pottery charger/bowl/wall relief sculpture by Japanese-American master potter Masuo Ojima. The texture and bold colors are amazing. The Mod...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Bowl Plate
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully decorated and executed large Mingei ceramic plate/charger/low bowl by Japanese National Treasure Mashiko-yaki pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work exhibits his si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Earthenware
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma vase with figures.
Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese earthenware originally from the Satsuma region of what is today southern Kyushu. There are two distinct categories of this ware: The original plain dark clay early Satsuma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
RAKU WARE - Small Glazed & Decorated Ceramic Bowl - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
RAKU WARE - small vintage ceramic bowl with hand painted bamboo leaf decoration and crackle glaze - wheel thrown body - unsigned - country of origin unknown - late 20th century.
Goo...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sotheby's Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, 1985
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, June 4, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Important and catalog feat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Paper
Chinese Natural Agate Stone Snuff Bottle Hand Carved with Spoon Top, circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese Export snuff bottle, complete with its spoon top and made from a natural agate, hand carved stone, having lovely amber colors, which we date to the first ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Agate
Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Cup or Soup Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage porcelain famille rose three-piece hand-decorated teacup and saucer or soup set with lid, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, Hong Kong (British rul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Woman Sculpture Signed "Serra" (1930)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Woman Sculpture Signed "Serra" (1930)
Technical Description:
The Woman Sculpture signed "Serra", created in 1930, is an elegant artwork that capture...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Crackle Celadon Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with celadon crackle finish and flaring neck. We currently have 3 vases available, priced and sold $1,300 each. Created in China during the midcentury period, this tall altar vase charms...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Inspired Terracotta Pot
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Vintage Chinese-inspired terracotta pot features a rich brown finish adorned with intricate gold decorative motifs, including phoenixes and stylized patterns reminiscent of trad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Glazed Elephant Garden Seat Side Tables Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Pair of Late 20th Century elephant garden stools or side tables, featuring vibrant hand-painted details in striking colors.
These whimsical and functional pieces are perfect for indo...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity
Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Fine Chinese Handmade Purple Clay Yixing Zisha Tall Handle Teapot
Located in Danville, CA
Here for your consideration is a fine sample of Chinese art work, a fine Yixing Zisha purple clay teapot, lovely slim round body form with tall arch handle...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Oversized Thai Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this large Shi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Bespoken Glaze by Makoto Yabe
By Makoto Yabe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by Japanese ceramic artist Makoto Yabe (1947-2005), this stoneware vase features a globular body supported by a round pedestal foot. A similarly shaped neck extends to a rimmed mouth opening. Robust in form with thick wall, the vase is noted for its irregular cloved form. The surface is covered in a beige-yellow glaze, on top of which, dark brown strokes and thick white feldspar slip were artistically applied in a splashed and washed pattern. Together with some random shallow incision lines, they form an abstract painting with textured surface where some slip forms small droplets at the end of the stroke. The work was created in traditional Japanese manner and reflects the beauty of Wabi Sabi, a Zen aesthetic for the imperfect perfection.
The base was incised with the artist's cipher.
"Makoto Yabe's work beautifully exemplifies the transmission of Japanese ceramics to the West. Born in Fukushima, Japan, Yabe began studying ceramics in Kyoto at the age of nine. He completed his training at the age of 24, with a four-year apprenticeship under Jinmatsu Uno and Sango Uno. Yabe then came to Boston, where he was an integral member of the local ceramic community, yet he maintained his Japanese roots. As an instructor of ceramics, Yabe worked in the Boston area at numerous schools and universities, touching the lives of all his students and expanding their knowledge and appreciation of studio ceramics."
Biography sited from Pucker Gallery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Ceramic Rhino Roberto Rigon Vicenza Italy, year 70s
Located in Biella, IT
Roberto Rigon Vicenza Italy ceramic rhino years 70s,
Perfect condition, long 15 inches approx., signed RR italy.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Porcelain Plaque Depicting Lying Dog After Giuseppe Castiglione
Located in New York, NY
Vintage framed porcelain plaque depicting a lying hound on yellow ground, exquisitely painted and inspired by the original painting by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), the Italian m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Export Turquoise Glazed Rooster
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Large Antique Chinese Export Turquoise Glazed Rooster is a fine example of traditional Chinese ceramic artistry, likely from the Qing Dynasty period or early 20th century. The f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs
Located in New York, NY
a female and a male foo lion/dog
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Handmade Ceramic Pottery Textured Chawan Yunomi Tea Ceremony Cup Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderfully made and designed Japanese Chawan or Yunomi tea cup. Great texture and color.
Likely Mid-20th Century Showa period but could be older.
Fine craftsmanship. Very attracti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Oversized Oxblood Glazed Ceramic Water Jar with Rope Detailing
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized ceramic water jar with a rich oxblood glaze and applied rope detailing. Bold in form and commanding in presence, this generously scaled vessel features an elegantly tape...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Chinese Dayazhai Style Temple Jar and Cover, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage Chinese turquoise ground and grisaille decorated Dayazhai style porcelain temple jar and cover, with a four character "Yongqing Changchun" mark in iron...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Paper
Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and visually stunning Japanese Mashiko Ware Pottery (Mashikoyaki) Mingei vase or Mizusashi (fresh water container used for traditional te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Wood, Lacquer
Early Large Ceramic Vase with Sang-de-boeuf Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic long-neck vase with a brilliant copper red glaze by Benedictine monk potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic an...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Turkish Iznik Style Ceramic Tiles Set of 3
By Iznik Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Turkish Iznik Style Ceramic Tiles.
Decorative handmade Kutahya Turkey Islamic tiles using traditional craftsmanship.
Handcrafted and Handmade after the original Iznik Arabesque Tiles At Topkapi Palace in Istanbul city, Turkey.
Turkish Ottoman Iznik ceramic traditional tile with underglaze-polychrome decoration of stylized tulips and 'saz leaf' designs in black, Persian Qajar blue, green and turquoise on white background.
Decorative pottery glazed ceramic tiles handmade and decorated with Moorish arabesque around the tile, green and red colored floral design.
Under the direction of Ottoman Sultans, Iznik and Kutahya ceramics...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Chinese Lidded Ginger Jar, Vase or Urn, Signed on Bottom
Located in Manhasset, NY
Blue and white Chinese lidded ginger jar. Large and Impressive. Signed on bottom is this very impressive lidded jar from China having a long heavy bottom and a lid with a handle. 19t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea set, 21 pieces
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Satsuma tea service set are hand painted richly decorated with a dense gilt & Thousand Flowers pattern. Comprising: Teapot, Sugar bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Prem Collection Soft Blue Glazed Artisan Ceramic Vase with Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Prem Collection blue glazed artisan ceramic vase from the mid 20th century with flaring neck. Created in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand during the Midcentury period, this larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Copper Abstract Sculpture/Bud Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-613 Japanese copper clad ceramic bud vase/sculpture
Ceramic vase clad in molted copper.
Category
1940s Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Copper
White Vase in Glazed Ceramic with Spiky Surface by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
White vase in glazed ceramic with spiky surface by Gunnar Nylund
Made and marked by Rörstrand, Sweden.
Additional information:
Material: Glazed ceramic
Artist: Gunnar Nylund
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Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Blue & White Bowl, Hand Painted, Signed, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage blue and white bowl - hand painted mountain views with trees - signed - Japan - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
First Half 20th Century Chinese Powder Blue Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine powder blue monochrome porcelain jar/lamp was made circa 1940 and mounted in gilded fittings at the time from a 20th-century ginger jar. The jar may be older or it may be of contemporary...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Asian Garden Seat in Blue and White Floral Motifs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian ceramic garden seat or end table in blue and white floral motif.
Blue and white Chinese style ceramic garden stool with hand-painted striking floral chinoiserie floral art work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Tang-Style Chinese Ceramic Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully modeled glazed Chinese ceramic horse, in the Tang-style, golden brown body with buff mane, removable tail, and hooves with a green saddle and harness with yellow-gold o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, and somewhat whimsical antique Bizen ware stoneware pottery tea ceremony container (stated on the box) or incense burner by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kanesh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The NY Store of Yamanaka & Co., 1944, Cat. #1
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Catalog, By Order of the Alien Property Custodian of the United States, Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The New York Store of Yamanaka & Co. Inc., Oriental Art, Part One, New York, 1944, 190 pages. with 939 lots. One of the three catalogues of the auctions held at the Parke Bernet Galleries in 1944. Lots included graeco buddhist, Cambodian, Siamese and Chinese sculptures and bronzes, Chinese porcelains, pottery, jade, coral carvings, pearl necklaces, Chinese paintings, lamps and screens, Chinese and Japanese furniture. The Yamanaka Company was owned by the seventh generation of the family of Ichaguro Yamanaka, who founded this worldwide business by opening a small curio...
Category
1940s American Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Paper
Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box
Located in Norton, MA
Old Japanese porcelain lidded incense burner in the original box
The lid with the lion, two pierced handles on each side, and four feet at the four corners to stand.
This is an old...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath.
CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Jet Black Green Porcelain Tall Roll Vases
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of vintage Chinese export jet-black and light-green tall roll vases. These monumental decorative earthenware pieces are entirely handcrafted in porcelain and ename...
Category
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Set of 4 Harris G Strong Framed Ceramic Hand Finished Tiles, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tiles by American ceramic artist Harris G Strong. Harris G Strong stands for his iconic work in earthenware hand painted tiles. This set of 4...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Round Brass Container with Removable Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Crane Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic and brass container with a brass bottom and removable lid with ceramic top. Top features a blue and white ceramic or porcelain lid with floral hand-painted and glazed d...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Marked Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs PRoC Period Dehua Chinese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful piece from the late 19th century or early 20th century. Very nicely crafted. Former property of a Dutch Indonesian family with Chinese roots....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Tall Prem Collection Soft Blue Glazed Artisan Ceramic Vase with Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Prem Collection blue glazed artisan ceramic vase from the mid 20th century with flaring neck and crooked silhouette. Created in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand during the Midce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Persian Bird Lotus Tile Scene Colorful Decor Backsplash Set 6
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Six large 20th century hand painted Persian tiles. Siliceous paste painted in polychromy under transparent colorless glaze. Each tile is 8 by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic 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.