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Ceramics For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Late 19th Century
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Chinese Famille rose foo dog motif vase, now as a Lamp Profusely decorated with numerous foo dogs and lions in a colorful lush landscape. Measures: 6" diameter base, 8" d...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlestick
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlestick, modeled with the dog seated on all fours with paws showing. The open mouth dog with expression on the...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

China Porcelain Plate Millefleurs 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful porcelain plate "Millefleur". Polychrome jug plate decorated with millefleurs, Asian ceramic. Many coloured flowers on a black background. Details of fine golden lines. Fl...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Jar with Bird Image
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautifully glazed antique Chinese food jar with expertly hand painted bird imagery and Chinese characters. Glazed with a striking sh...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These magnificent Chinese temple lions are true works of art, masterfully crafted with incredible attention to detail. The bulging eyes, sharp ears, open mouth, and fluttering mane are expertly rendered, creating a pair of stunning creatures that are truly alive with energy and movement. The expressive faces of these lions are captivating, and the fact that they are a "true" pair, meaning a male and a female facing each other, adds to the sense of interaction and action. These lions are made of stoneware and painted in the traditional Chinese sancai three-color glaze on a light brown ground; dating to the late Qing period, they are covered in rich green, blue, and amber glazes. The intricate detailing and rich colors are breathtaking, making these lions a treasure. Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are celebrated for their auspicious symbolism and are believed to protect the peace and prosperity of one's home. These lions are beautiful works of art and bring good luck and prosperity to the home they are placed in. Dimensions: 17" Height x 16" Length x 6 1/2" Depth. Condition: Excellent Price: $6,800 Background of Chinese Temple Lions: Chinese guardian lions...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the skittle shaped body painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with a continuous frieze of the Seven Gods...
Category

1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Asian Garden Stool Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of Asian hand-painted elephant garden stools. The colors are black and silver.
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Meiji Period Japanese Igezara Transferware Plate with Phoenix and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Igezara transferware plate from the late 19th century, with phoenix and foliage motifs. Created in Japan during the Meiji era, this Igezara transferware plate...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Nagoya Japanese Meiji Hand Painted Tea Wares with Herons
By Nagoya Craftsmen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Japanese Nagoya Meiji porcelain tea set hand painted with water birds amidst flowering Iris dating from around 1900. The teaset comprises of a teapot and cover, a ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Inoue Ryosai Sumida Gawa Japanese Pottery Character Jug, c.1900
By Inoue Ryosai
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and unusual Japanese Meiji period Sumida Gawa pottery character jug by renowned potter Inoue Ryosai I (Japanese, 1828 – 1899) dating from the 19th century. Inoue Ryosai ...
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1880s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Scenic Jar
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji satsuma covered scenic jar. Very detailed hand gilding and hand decoration. Maker's mark present on the bottom .
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Chinese Glazed Colored Terracotta Jar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Antique multicolored brown glazed Chinese terracotta jar, good great, warm finish and patina of the jar, very decorative object, Chi...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma vase with a double gourd form. The design incorporates underwater plants with golden Koi Car...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl ...
Category

1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Charger-Four Hand Painted Panels-Japan, Meiji Period, 17.75"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Imari Meiji period four panel charger entirely hand decorated. Two of the panels depict flying cranes amongst foliage. The remaining two panels are hand decorated with a floral...
Category

1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Rust and White Japanese Kutani Vases
Located in Wilson, NC
This pair of vases has a front and rear floral cartouche on each vase. The necks are decorated with a diapered banding. The condition is excellent.
Category

1880s Japanese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Imari Charger
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Aesthetic movement Imari Charger, 15 7/8" dia. Rich, deep colors. Six alternating panels of a bamboo tree in garden with "seaweed" motif & geometric motifs surrounding the central floral medallion. Reverse blue and white decoration. Whitehall Antiques...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Famille Rose Ginger Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique Chinese famille rose porcelain ginger jar mounted as a lamp. Porcelain cover and square wood base. Colorful figures with children and dragon. Orange, pines and greens. Orange...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Rare Pair of Early Period Makuzu Kozan Takauki High-Relief Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916, also known as Miyagawa Kozan) circa 1876-81 (late Meiji period). These vases belong to early period (1876-1881) of Kozan's repertoire, during which time the high relief sculpturing (known as Takauki ware) was used as a distinguished technique on top of the traditional gilt and paint ornaments of satsuma ware. Due to the relatively limited production and the fragile nature of these wares, not a large quantity of the examples remained in the first place, not mentioning a fine matching signed pair in such impressive sizes. Not only a rarity, this pair of vases is also superb in workmanship, thus the fine example of the work from that short and unique period of the artist's career before he switched to the underglaze period. In a conceptually mirrored fashion, the surface is richly decorated with flying cranes among large lotus leaves and flower, like an idyllic aqua scenery of pure poetry on a circular scroll. The high-relief appliques were rendered and composed in realistic fashion but with a dramatic touch. They are literally about to break the surface free, alive and in motion. The dark colors of the glaze were used to set a moody tone. The approach to create this type of ornamentations is more akin to sculpturing an ink painting in three-dimension than ceramic making. It is not hard to imagine the demand of both the artistry and the technique. Both vases were signed as "Makuzu Kozan Kiln" and each further with another name and seal, which are most likely the individual artist involved in the making process. Similar signatures can be seen in the reference book below. For similarly Takauki vases, see Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...
Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is lovely Japanese Imari vase, hand painted in traditional Imari colors of cobalt and bittersweet. The vase is topped by a deep bell-shaped top with a finial in the form of a do...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Dragon Handle Scenic Teapot
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji satsuma finely decorated and gilded teapot. Some of the finest hand painted work and sculpted shape found on satsuma. Maker's mark on the bottom.
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Jar
Located in New York, NY
A classic antique blue and white 19th Century porcelain jar, beautifully painted and perfectly formed. Shanxi Province, c. 1880 or earlier.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Transfer Decorated Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Bronze Globular Jar
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Transfer decorated chinoiserie blue and white porcelain globular jar with bronze handles and stand, late 19th century. White porcelain hand painted in brilliant blue with floral pane...
Category

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Asian Porcelain Cachepot with Floating Cartouches Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian porcelain cachepot from the late 19th century, with floating cartouches and blue, white and orange tones. Created in Asia during the later years of the 19th century, this small cachepot...
Category

Late 19th Century Asian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Baluster Vase "Blanc Bleu" China 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful baluster vase in Chinese porcelain called "blue white" from the end of the 19th century. We can see decorations of blue characters on a "celadon" background. It is a color...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Koransha Blue Red Gold Porcelain Tea Pot, circa 1880
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese large Meiji (circa 1880) decorative porcelain tea pot in a dramatic pentagon shape in vivid blue, red, turquoise and brown and generous gold details from the histo...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Blue White Chargers with Geishas at Lake Side
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Meiji Period blue and white Japanese Imari Chargers depicting two Japanese Courtesans reading poetry by a lake in a serene setting framed by banana palms or trees o...
Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century Satsuma Lidded Vases, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma lidded Koros (Vases) Each with a bold turquoise ground, classical gilded decoration,...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain and French Bronze Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of candelabra consisting of a pair of 18th century Chinese export vases mounted in 19th century French bronze in the Louis XVI style. The porcelains are very decorative and do...
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Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Incense Burner, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese green glazed pottery censer or incense burner, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Now suitable for use as a jardiniere or vase. The incense burner in glazed a deep green, in imitation of bronze models, and set on four tapered legs attached to a rectangular stand...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji satsuma finely hand decorated and gilded box. The box depicts a different scene on each side. Marked with a maker's mark on the bottom.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Guangxu Hand Painted Millefleur Porcelain Saucer Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Chinese Guangxu mark and period porcelain dish hand painted with a millefleur design dating between 1875 and 1908. The small rounded dish h...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Glazed Tang-Style Terracotta Ewer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning large Chinese glazed terracotta dragon-form ewer. The Double Dragons are cast in fine detail. The ewer derives its inspiration fro...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th century temple jars, lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, Exceptional quality and detail with raised hand painted work.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare set of four hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari bottle form vases. The vases of square tapering form with classic Imari iron red and cobalt blue ...
Category

1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty Jiaqing period porcelain vase with green glazed floral elements and scroll designs on a rich black glaze ground. Featuring bright yellow dragon...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Famille Noire Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Mounted Table Lamp
Located in New York, US
Our Qing period Chinese famille noire porcelain vase with rouleau shape featuring lovely plum blossoms on a black ground has been mounted as a lamp with ormolu bronze mounts in the Louis XV style. With fine brass hardware including two sockets and cloth-sheath wiring dating from no later than the 1920s. Provenance: Alan Hartman. An admired collector and dealer of Chinese artwork...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Wine Jar
Located in New York, NY
Chinese earthen ware storage jar. 19th century stoneware large black glaze storage jar. Excellent shape having wide raised mouth opening with flared ri...
Category

1890s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Islamic Hispano Moresque Lustre Pottery Mamluk Nasrid Candlestick 1870
By The Cantagalli Workshop
Located in Portland, OR
Incredibly rare/unique & monumental antique Mamluk/Nasrid Islamic pottery copper lustre candlestick, circa 1870. This incredible pottery candlestick follows the the form of a 14th C...
Category

1870s Spanish Islamic Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which includes brightly hued flowers and associated foliage along with highly detailed jewel-toned butterflies with gilt highlights, all of which are on a shaded blue ground. The jar and lid also bear large chrysanthemums executed in heavy white enamel with underlying hints of green. The collar of the jar and edge of the lid have wide gilt bands finished with fine incised linear decoration that has been accented with blue, black and white enamel. The underside of the jar is hand lettered with characters reading Dai Nippon...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Ceramic Vase by Ito Tozan I Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stoneware vase of a jar form was finely decorated with low relief carving and delicate colored glazes depicting bundles of peony flowers. It was made by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) circa 1890-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The color pallet was both bold and subtle, with dark green and rusty leaves with golden outlines and white and light yellow peony petals covering much of the surface. Impressed with potter's mark on the base. Examples of two pieces by Ito Tozan I were in the collection of MNAAG (Guimet) Paris. Inventory no. MG 13790 an 13792. A vase with similar shape and decoration techniques is featured as Lot 1340 Fine Japanese Art, 13 Sep 2017 Bonhams New York Tozan Ito I established his ceramic business in Kyoto 1867. His studio made both porcelain and stoneware in a style some considered Satsuma while they retained a sophistication of Kyoto ware...
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Antique Porcelain Incense Holder
Located in New York, NY
A heavy, drum shaped solid porcelain stick incense holder. Features striking bold dark blue hand painted calligraphy. Great desk accessory or shelf piec...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Porcelain Water Bucket Vase, circa 1880
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese porcelain water bucket vase or teoke from early Meiji era, circa 1880, exhibiting beautiful hand-painting in underglaze cobalt blue and polychrome...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Dragon
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Satsuma vase: Ladies of the Court, Kannon and Gilded Dragon. Signed on the bottom.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain Studio Marks on Underside. Each is beautifully ...
Category

1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Lacquer-on-Porcelain Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of Meiji period lacquer-on-porcelain large statement vases. The maki-e lacquer decoration features birds to one of the sides and ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Small Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille small table lamp. 14" tall to the top of socket. This was vase that has been drilled to form a lamp. Shade for photo purposes only it is not included.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Cizhou Decorated Stoneware Wine Vessel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Cizhou decorated stoneware wine vessel likely late 19th century but possibly earlier. Nice paint and decoration, with good scale. There are numer...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Large Rose Medallion Vase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately Rose Medallion vase decorated with typical vignettes depicting village life and floral motifs painted in traditional rose medall...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece with French Ormolu Mounts, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant French Louis XVI style Japonisme centerpiece comprised of a large 19th century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain bowl with French gilt metal ormolu mounts, late 19th-e...
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ormolu

Large Pair of circa 19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A magnificent pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Kutani porcelain vases. Having wonderful hand painted images of attendants gathering in morning, having classical motif decora...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Koransha Porcelain Jewelry box or Trinket, circa 1880
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Beautiful Japanese hand painted Koransha Fukagawa porcelain decorative trinket, pill or jewelry box or serving dish from Meiji period (1868-1912) in a stunning shape. The mark Koran...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lanterns Made into Lamps, Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Chinese ceramic porcelain lanterns made into lamps, Circa 1890-1900.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Satsuma Bowl, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Meticulously enamelled and gilt with different scenes satsuma bowl.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and very decorative pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani porcelain vases, each with wonderful exotic floral d...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

One of The Two Japanese Ceramic Vases Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two small nearly identical ceramic vases by Japanese Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1890-1900s. The vases were made in the form of jarlet with swelled shoulder...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique 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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