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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Japanese Vintage Blue White Porcelain Vase, 1940s
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese vintage Arita porcelain vase in blue underglaze from Showa period, (1926-1989,) in a stunning shape depicting intricate chrysanthemums decorating the body pleasantly contrasted by intricate and detailed geometric patterns decorating the neck, rim and base of the vase.
The late father of the collector of this exquisite pair, who operated one of the leading kilns in Imari-Arita region of Japan, travelled extensively to Europe in the early 1960s with a mission that he led, to purchase and bring back to Japan antique ceramics...
Category
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Oxblood Glazed Chinese Altar Vases with Unglazed Rims, Sold Individually
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our vintage oxblood glazed colored altar vases from the mid 20th century make for striking additions to our vast collection of antique and vintage vases...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Shiwan Tea Dispenser Jar with Engraved Characters, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This lidded container of earthenware features a green glaze, known as 'Shiwan Ware' from China's Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong. It was originally used as a tea dispenser hence the small hole on its lower front side. The engraved characters on the front side directly translate to "clear tea" and are placed within an engraved frame. The jar green glaze fluctuates under various lighting conditions. A dispensing jar such as this one is rare and far less abundant than other more abundant Shiwan ware jars such as medicine jars...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid 20th century Chinese cloisonné over ceramic vases. This fun and whimsical pair depicts carp fish in a water scene with possible lotus leaf or lily pad and other water cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sang De Boeuf, Ormolu Mounted Vase, by Rookwood 1936, Now as a Lamp, Dark Glaze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sang de Boeuf, Ormolu Mounted Vase, by Rookwood Pottery 1936, now as a Lamp, Light Glaze
Beautiful glazed vase raised on four ormolu elegant paw feet, attributed to E.F. Caldwell (O...
Category
1930s American Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ormolu
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 o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Oil Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this mid-20th century Chinese ceramic oil storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Used Oil". It features a button styled pattern on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Green Vase with Incised Floral and Butterfly Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese handcrafted green vase from the mid-20th century, with incised floral and bird decor. Created in China during the midcentury period, this vase features a dark green...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the Mid-20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near Gua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Chinese Vintage Oxblood Altar Vase with Flaring Neck, Two Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese vintage oxblood altar vase from the mid-20th century, with flaring neck. We currently have two available, priced and sold individually $1,750 each. Created in China d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Midcentury Large Glazed Pottery Vase in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
A really large and wonderful piece. Clearly, the maker was a fan of Shoji Hamada's work.
Signed on the base along with a sticker on the inside that seems to read 2 - 66, perhaps F...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase from Modern Official Kiln
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dubbed as production of the "Chinese Modern Official Kiln", a small group of porcelains of the highest standard were produced in Jingdezhen from 1962-1967, The production was aimed as a revival of the Chinese porcelain after the foundation of the Republic in 1949 in order to serve the purpose of decorating the meeting halls for the newly renewed diplomatic relations around the globe. The best available materials and artists, including the painters and potters, were employed to achieve a high quality that rivaled the pieces produced during the pinnacle years in the porcelain production in the previous Qing dynasty. Due to the breakout of the Cultural Revolution, most of the pieces failed to be used as intended. Most if not all signatures, such as found on this vase, were added later as a hallmark to distinguish them. "Zhong Nai Hai Huai Ren Tang Treasures Porcelain Research Bureau year of 1962". Zhong Nai Hai is the residential and working compound for Chinese political elites in Beijing and Huai Ren Hall being an important meeting hall.
The pieces from "Modern Official Kiln" ubiquitously showcase perfectly balanced forms with precision in symmetry. The use of very high quality Gaolin clay resulted in a semi translucent body, often quite thinly potted. The superbly underglaze paint were sandwiched between a pre-applied glaze and then an overglaze, and the elaborate designs were drawn by master painters. Often, there is a hidden red Chinese National Emblem on the interior wall. These features were all well reflected in this piece. The decoration of the blue paint on the vase is of a classic regal composition and the cobalt blue is of a vivid radiating color. Blooming peonies, an old laurel tree with blossom and scholar rocks provide the background and anchor for a pair of peasants. One raises its head to crow while the other one looks down. These motifs are commonly found in classic Chinese scroll paintings, a genre called "Flower and Bird Painting". On the back of the vase, there are Chairman Mao's head portrait watermarked in the glaze as well as a cursive poem with a collection number as shown.
For a pair of blue and white vase of the same production, see sale by Singapore International Auction PTE ltd on July 21st, 2019 lot 2014.
For a pair of blue and white urns...
Category
1960s Chinese Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
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.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Pair of Ceramic Green Enameled Parrots China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of fancy parrots is very decorative for its green colored enamel and very trendy in an elegant room. The parrots was not restored and there is some signs of the time, but t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Five Chinese Saucers, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of five Chinese porcelain saucers, blue painted. Each wear a mark on the bottom, under the glaze.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Grey Crackle Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage extra large grey altar vase from the mid 20th century, with crackle finish. Created in China during the midcentury period, this extra large vase features a flaring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Vintage Porcelain Low Squat Planter with Verde Glaze and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage porcelain low squat planter from the mid 20th century, with verde glaze. Created in China during the midcentury period, this low squat planter charms us with its ge...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Painted Vintage Japanese Sake Bottle
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped and glazed hand painted Japanese sake bottle with gorgeous calligraphy. A wonderful shelf piece.
Japan, circa 1960.
CR1006a.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Palace Jar, circa 1960 with Phoenix Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese palace jar from the mid-20th century, handmade and painted on porcelain and topped with an animal figure. This tall jar features a phoenix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Late Republic Period Bowl On Stand Decorated in Enamel Colors
Located in Hudson, NY
This nice medium-sized bowl has underglaze and overglaze painted details and was made circa 1945 to 1950. It is decorated in an asymmetrical pattern of prunus and chrysanthemums with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Vintage Chinese Kendi Shape Porcelain Vases with Raised Floral and Fruit Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of four Chinese vintage Kendi shape handmade vessels from the mid-20th century, with raised fruit and flower motifs. We currently have four available, priced and sold each $750...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Oval Chinese Pea with Lid
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oval Chinese pea with lid
Origin Canton China for export
circa 1940 hand painted.
Category
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
White and Pink Cloisonné Enamel Brass Vases with Cherry Blossom Design, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of vintage Asian white cloisonné enamel and brass vases with pink cherry blossom design, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Vases de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowl Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
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...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Turquoise Dayazhai Style Double Lozenge Jardiniere, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely painted Chinese Dayazhai style turquoise glazed double lozenge shaped porcelain jardiniere and underplate with grisaille and gilt decoration,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Early 20th Century Porcelain of Chinese Religious Figure, Zhongli Quan
Located in Chicago, IL
This figurine is of one of the Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals - "Ba xian."
The eight immortals are a group of legendary, semi-historical beings in both religious Daoism and popular...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vintage Indonesian Pottery Vase from Madura with Distressed Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage Indonesian pottery vase from Madura, with distressed brown and black patina. Created in Madura off of the northeastern coast of Java during the midcentury period, thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Blue and White Porcelain Ceramic Planter Pot or Vessel Vase Chinoiserie
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Blue and white ceramic or porcelain planter. The piece features scrollwork detail on rim, and flora and fauna depictions throughout. The bottom is signed with a "7" at the bottom.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, 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.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics
Materials
Silver
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
Japanese Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Lotus Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vase in lotus shape, stamped with mark on the bottom. 9.5" height x 3.25" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Vintage Green Glazed Vase with Raised Floral and Bird Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage green glazed vase from the mid-20th century, with raised floral decor and distressed patina. Created in China during the midcentury period, this flower vase feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Thai Terracotta Wicker Style Circular Tapering Bowl with Green Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai terracotta wicker style bowl from the mid 20th century, with green patina. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this terracotta bowl features a wicker-the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Statue of a Chinese Court Lady Wearing Brown Patterned Kimono and Holding a Baby
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in a brown geometric patterns kimono and holding a swaddled baby. Tilting her head slightly to the side and wearing a tradition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Decorated Trumpet Vases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a beautiful pair of Chinese trumpet vases, hand-painted in a delicate pallet, depicting colorful birds, flowers and foliage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Raku Blue and Grey Ceramic Vase Stamped with Monogram
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese artist.
Raku-fired ceramic vase.
Glaze in shades of blue and gray.
Stamped with monogram at the bottom.
A beautiful and decorative vase.
Japan, 1930-1950.
Year: 1930...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Charger Attributed to Shoji Hamada On Contemporary Stand
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Stamford, CT
Shoji Hamada Japanese clay charger with black glaze and terracotta toned glazed decoration, circa 1960s. On contemporary stand. The piece is unsigned and as such cannot definitively ...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Clay
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
Large Thai Cream Toned Vase with Graduated Lines Décor and Light Pink Undertone
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage Thai vase from the mid 20th century, with graduated line design and cream color with pink undertone. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this vase attra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Chinese Statue of a Court Lady Wearing Blue Kimono and Holding a Baby
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in a blue kimono and holding a swaddled baby. Tilting her head slightly to the side and wearing a traditional hairstyle, this court l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century, Chinese Porcelain Plates
Located in Miami, FL
20th century, Chinese porcelain plates
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
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...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Court Lady Statue with Egg and Spinach Pattern Kimono and Holding a Dog
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in an "egg and spinach" patterned kimono and holding a small dog. Tilting her head slightly to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan Utusushi Kenzan
By Makuzu Kozan
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...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Court Scene Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Chinese Famille Rose porcelain table lamp with court scence.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Polychrome Rooster Form Covered Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese porcelain polychrome rooster form covered bowl.
Very good detail and separation of colors. Heavy porcelain body.
Mid-20th century.
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Qing Dinasty Mid-20th Century Pair Ceramic Green Enameled Pho Dogs China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of Qing Pho dogs is very decorative for its green colored enamel and very trendy in an elegant room.
According to Eastern thought the Pho Dogs are t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Thai Prem Collection Striped Jar from Chiang Mai with Spiral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai Prem Collection jar from the mid-20th century from Chiang Mai with spiral decor. Created in Chiang Mai during the midcentury period, this vintage jar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Famille Rose Hand Painted Figures, Circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Plate which has been beautifully hand enamelled, over-glaze, in the Famille Rose palette with excellent detail, dating to Circa 1940.
The mai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Thai Garden Vase with Vine Leaves Motifs, Orange and Green Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai garden vase from the mid-20th century, with leaf motifs. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this garden vase charms us with it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Porcelain Wash Basin with Cobalt Blue Patina and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage Thai blue and white porcelain wash basins with cobalt blue patina and floral motifs, priced and sold individually (four available). Each a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
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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