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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon design 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 baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated with a slithering dragon in underglaze iron red circulating the exterior among pink clouds. The animated rendering of the dragon is fine and detailed, with five claws, scales, long tails and highlighted eyes. The pink cloud is misty and called Morotai or the hazy style, created with a unique technique developed in Kozan's studio called fuki-e by blowing the pigment powders onto the surface. Kozan Studio experimented with newly available colors from the west starting in the 1880s, which resulted in the expansion of the palette and style that bridged the east and west aesthetic tradition. Marked in underglaze blue on the base. Known also as Miyagawa Kozan...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

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...
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1870s Spanish Islamic Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Polygonal Vase
By Kyoto Pottery
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji Satsuma polygonal vase with four panels. Each panel shows a different scene. Fine gilding and hand enameling. Marked on the bottom with shimadzu mon.
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Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Pottery

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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Ceramic

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.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

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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

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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

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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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Cobalt Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Dragon Motif
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty baluster shape porcelain vase with rich cobalt blue glaze featuring a white dragon in high relief circling the vase. With stylized handles and a tulip opening. T...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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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

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Gold

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

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Porcelain

Satsuma Earthenware Vase and Cover, Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Satsuma Earthenware vase and cover, Japanese, Meiji period, (1868-1912) decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze, delicately painted with samurai on ...
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1890s Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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

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Gold

Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Glazed Hawks, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export turquoise glazed porcelain models of hawks, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The fierce birds of prey are well modeled and portrayed perch...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Studio Ceramic Centerpiece Okumura Shozan Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully crafted large ceramic bowl as a centerpiece by Okumura Shozan (1842-1905) in the Kyo-yaki (kyoto ware) style. A Classic ovoid form with flatly...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

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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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Gold

Large Antique Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf LangYao Red Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Chinese vase with Sang-de-Boeuf (oxblood) glaze in a classic baluster form with a tall narrow neck and horizontal bands around the shoulder. The oxblood glaze is known as Lan...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Imari Porcelain Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts, circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Imari porcelain jardiniere with bronze mounts, Circa 1895. A very beautiful and substantial Imari jardiniere.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Bronze

Chinese Emerald Green Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese emerald green shiwan pottery teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. In the shape of a traditional Chinese water carrying bucke...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Pottery

Massive Japanese Arita Presentation Porcelain Plate Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This massive Japanese Arita plate was made in Hizen, circa 1890-1910s, at the end of Meiji period by a potter named Takeshige Yoshisuke who was active in A...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Acretectual Element
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A high relief 2 part earthenware glazed dragon motif architectural element. The exceptional detail with a beautiful blue-green high glaze. Measures: 22 wide, ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique Brazilian Signed Vieira De Castro Rio Porcelain Chinese Noble Figure
By João Vieira
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century antique Brazilian signed Porcelain Vieira De Castro Rio This delicate Brazilian porcelain reppresenting a noble chinese woman holding ...
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Late 19th Century Brazilian Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Totai Shippo Tree Bark Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique 19th century Japanese Totai Shippo tree bark Cloissoné vase mounted as lamp on gilt bronze base. Meiji period. Rare type of cloisonné tha...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Enamel, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Charger-Japan, Meiji Period-18.25" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large finely decorated Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger. The decoration consists of shaped panels overlayed...
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Enamel

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

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Silver

Antique Japanese Celadon Imari Nabeshima Enamel Porcelain Plate Meiji Era Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite antique Japanese celadon porcelain "Nabeshima" enameled plate dating from the Meiji era. The plate is signed on the back by the artist. Great gold gilt hand painted accents...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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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

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Chickens
Located in Essex, MA
Decorated with green and yellow enamels. Standing on a blue rock work base.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...
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1880s Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Canton Famille Rose Circular Punch Bowl Chinese
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 19th century. Painted with continu...
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1890s Chinese Victorian Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Style Kangxi Porcelain Alcohol Vase Green Family, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Kangxi-style FOU (happiness) wine vase, engraved with three colors on a biscuit with a dragon in the central medallion. These vases were displayed, on the day of the celebration of t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Celadon

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many a...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Imari Porcelain Bowl, Meiji Period, Japan, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand decorated Japanese Meiji period porcelain bowl. The interior hand painted scene depicts three birds sitting on the limb of a tree. The reverse is hand painted with underglaze bl...
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Enamel

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty imperial porcelain lidded ginger jar, circa 1880. The jar of large size and sumptuously decorated with ...
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Extra Large Chinese Canton Blue and White Oval Platter
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra large Chinese Canton blue and white oval platter. 20.5" X 18" Good depth of 2.25" circa 1900. Very good antique condition. An exce...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Fine Pair of 19th Century Japanese Hand Enamelled Porcelain Cabinet Plates
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
These fine cabinet plates date from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), showing richly decorated hand painted enamelled bodies. Their central fields illustrating finely executed vignettes ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Five Ceramic Tea Cups by Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five stoneware sencha tea cups by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). These miniature cups were simply molded in the classic form, glazed in off white and incised with cursive waka poems, a signature decorative style by the artist. Accompanies the cups is a wood storage box and paper slip label inscribed "Rengetsu sencha, tea cups" Purportedly purchased from Tessai-do Co. Ltd., Japan in 1991. Otagaki Rengetsu was a famous Buddhist nun in Edo period who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic, Wood

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,...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Japanese Satsuma Style Censer and Cover, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Satsuma style censer and cover Late 19th century The bulbous body supported by four feet and set with two shishi han...
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Late 19th Century Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Japanese Imari Graduated Porcelain Bowls
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare set of three hand painted Imari porcelain graduated sized bowls with the same hand painted scenes and decoration on each. The large is 12 inches in diameter, with the medium 1...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowl Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare ceramic bowl with overglazed design by the famed Japanese ceramic artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1906-1916. The bowl is rather unusual from the potter's repertoire with its unique glaze colors and decoration, and it likely belonged to a small series that Kozan made in and after 1906. A bowl of similar glaze and nearly identical dragon motif was recorded as a diplomatic present to the British royalty Arthur Connaught (1883-1932) when he represented King Gorge V in Japan in 1906. Other pieces, such as this bowl, were likely made with similar materials and designs afterwards. Essentially round in form, the bowl has a generous volume with six harmonious lobes. The bottom of the interior showcases a coiled dragon in red, green and gold slithering on a cobalt blue background. The roundel shares an echoing lobed perimeter, which is further outlined by red and turquois bands and rising sun design. The exterior of the bowl features six stylized Japanese camellias...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Dore Bronze Mounted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and quite beautiful pair of Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain, sgraffito ground covered vases or por pourries. Each is exceptionally hand ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Louis XVI Antique Ceramics

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
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1880s Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Other

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase, depicting classical floral scenes set in panels and a shishi dog mounted on the lid.
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1890s Japanese Antique Ceramics

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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

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Earthenware

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte square tapering form vase or lamp. Having wonderful classical Prunus blossom trees and exotic flowers, with a wooden lid and base.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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Gold

Japanese Meiji Terracotta Wall Plaque Vantines Oriental Store New York
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Japanese Meiji terracotta wall plaque depicting a traveller being attacked dating from around 1890. The plaque depicting a relief moulde...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Terracotta

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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