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Ceramics For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1930s
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese large decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning auspicious double gourd body, a signed work by maste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Black Base
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony ), which has a more formal everyday tea-drinking use. The Japanese design is elegant a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Large Red Black Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional very large Japanese porcelain vase uniquely gilded in platinum and gold and hand painted in red and black on a unique bottle shape body, a stunning piece by widely acclai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Platinum Gilt Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary large dimpled platinum-gilded porcelain vase, an exceptional piece crafted, hand painted and signed by a widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s Im...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Platinum

Persimmon-Orange Glazed Pear Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking monochrome of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics glazed in a single, statement-making color. The gracefully curved form of this porcelain vase is enlivened by a vibrant orange glaze inspired by the persimmon, an auspicious symbol in Chinese art. The timeless form is known as a yuhuchunping or pear-shaped vase and is defined by a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared mouth originally used for pouring wine.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Red Gold and Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in blue, turquoise and red with generous gold details, showcasing a Phoenix gracefully extending...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Gold Red Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese hand painted decorative porcelain vase, a signed piece by highly respected award-winning Japanese master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita style. In...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary dimpled platinum-gilded decorative ceramic vase, an exquisite piece crafted, hand painted and signed by a widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in red, blue and green with generous gold details, a signed masterpiece from his signature s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Japanese Blue Pink Purple Cream Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Outstanding Japanese. cotemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted on a stunning baluster shape body, a signed masterpiece by highly cele...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully rendered with expressive brushwork, the painted decoration on this monumental globular jar demonstrates the exceptional artistry of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Guar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary gilded decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a beautifully shaped porcelain body in blue and red, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed awa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Modern Studio Ceramic Oribe Jar by Ryoji Koie
By Ryoji Koie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic vessel by Japanese potter Ryoji Koie (1938-2020). Hand-built with intention to be seen as such, the tsubo has a primordial irregular form with a small opening and a swelled body resembling a beehive. The upper body was covered in a glassy green oribe glaze with fine crackles, highlighted with three incised geometrical symbols. The lower body is unglazed and exposed the white clay with marks of the hand-making pinches and kneading along the base. The base also shows highly irregular surface due to the seashell spur marks and clay pitting in the kiln during the firing process. All these occurrences honestly preserved and presented as part of the character of this wonderful modern piece. The jar comes with a plain wooden tomobako box. "One of Japan’s most versatile and forward-thinking contemporary artists, KOIE RYOJI...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Lady Rabbit" Ceramic Statue by renown famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This statue is one-of-a-king piece by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s work is celebrated for its unique texture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Hagi contemporary artist Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Oni Snow Bowl by Seigan Yamane, Hagi Ware This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Chinese Provincial Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea has an auspicious beginning—it was purportedly enjoyed by the Buddha himself, and cakes of tea as large as wagon wheels were given to Chinese emperors as tribute. Tea drinking wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lot of Chinese porcelain PRoC Vases Monochromes and unusual Glazed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of late 20th and 21st century Chinese vases Condition: Overall condition; 9 perfect (some crackle lines only, see last pict...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Ceramic Vases (Set of 2)- with Corrugated Texture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Set of 2 Vases, Dimensions (from left to right): - 21.5"h x 4"w x 3"d - 16.5"h x 4"w x 3.5"d Midnight Sun's Ceramic Collection is a tribute to the centuries-old craftsmanship of Jin...
Category

2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000770 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000955 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raku 2 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Full Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Koban raku pottery vase ( 7 inch x 3.15 inch ) Persona...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Chinese Bai Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000647 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Chinese Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to store tea leaves, this jar is nonetheless a stunning example of blue and white porcelain. Surrounded by peonies and chrysanthemum blossoms, two phoenixes sit perched upon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000916 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Izuru Yamamoto Japanese Bizen Ware Pottery Yohen Tsubo Jar Vase With Ash Glaze
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning and sumptuously, naturally glazed large work by Japanese pottery master Izuru Yamamoto (Born 1944- He is the son of the late Toshu Yamamoto- a Japanese Living National Tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Zen Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Zen (禅) Our Zen Vase is aptly named for its wide circular shape, exuding a sense of ease and peace. Its soothing curves evokes the shape of planet earth. Lo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Raaquu Hikari Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hikari ( 光 ) ~ (n) light This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth and small round base. Its miniature shape exudes a sense of flow, making it easy to blen...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Hagi-ware Shawn (tea bowl) by famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hagi-ware Shawn (tea bowl) by famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Persimmon Orange Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics, this striking long-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over persimmon-orange glaze. With a rounded, globular body and cylindrical neck, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Citron Yellow Round Onion Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking bright yellow of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of glazing sculptural forms with a single, statement-making color. This contemporary take cloaks the round curves of the onion...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Ceramic Cubic Vase (Set of 2 )- Charcoal with Rough Texture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Set of 2 Vases, Dimensions (from left to right): 6"h x 6"w x 3"d 8.5"h x 5"w x 5"d Midnight Sun's Ceramic Collection is a tribute to the centuries-old craftsmanship of Jingdezhen, t...
Category

2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000783 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000945 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000942 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000931 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raku 2 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Half Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Koban raku pottery vase ( 7 inch x 3.15 inch ) Persona...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Raku 3 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains ( left to right ) : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Tsuri raku pottery vase ( 6.5 inch x...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, 1930's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, Circa 1930 Origin: Bien Hoa, Indochina (Vietnam), early 20th century Material: Ston...
Category

1930s Vietnamese Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category

1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000874 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Colorful Ceramic Vase Set (Set of 5)- Handmade, Peeling Texture, Minimalism
Located in 景德镇市, CN
*Free Express Shipping – Delivered within 10-15 days from the time of order. Gift Wrap Available. Set of 5 Vases Dimensions (from left to right): - 9.5"h x 6"w x 2.5"d - 11.5"h x 3"...
Category

2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceremic Shigaraki Tsubo by Nagaoka Masami
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Shigaraki Tsubo (jar normally for storage) in an archaic form with a bulbous and robust body that opens with a small lipped mouth. Heavil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small wall organic modern ceramic Lamp, mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Tsuri 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 3 Units of Tsuri Vase ( does not include dried flowers ) Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) tree Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue and purple on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Pink Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body in various shades of blue and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Kiyoharu Ichino
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Purple Dawn", a ceramic sculpture piece by Japanese potter Kiyoharu Ichino (1957-). Purchased from Touching Stone, Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2003. Tradition meets renovation, this sculptural piece with its slab like minimal shape draws the viewer into its mysterious shape that is reminiscent of a monument. Its surface, with the typical Tanba clay fired at very high temperature and completely free of glaze, radiates a subtle metallic sheen that is nearly in a shade of purple. This piece was purchased from Touching Stone, Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2003. Artist's bio from the gallery and the exhibition: "Kiyoharu Ichino was born in 1957 in Tachikui into an extended family steeped in pottery-making tradition. He learned all aspects of Tanba pottery since childhood. When he was twenty, he moved to Seto to study pottery under a master of Akatsu-yaki. Upon returning to Tachikui, he launched his career with the Tanba Group Kiln. In 1983, he established his own kiln and began showing in galleries all over Japan. His works have been selected repeatedly for the prestigious juried Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition sponsored by the Japan Crafts Association. In 1995, he was nominated to be a permanent member of The Japan Crafts Association, an honor bestowed to the most experienced and talented artists. Traditional Tanba pottery is fired unglazed at very high temperature in large wood-fueled kilns. Ichino uses both an anagama (hole kiln) and a noborigama (climbing kiln), burning almost a thousand bundles of wood over several days to bring out the unique personalities of Tanba clay, which is renowned for its rich texture and deep purplish brown colors. Many of his pieces show silvery fire-marks like swirling mists left by the wood fire. His pieces appear to be integral parts of the clay rather than separate objects made from it. To show the unique clay texture, he often includes seemingly unfinished edges in his designs, exposing the rough clay body. Despite the high level of sophistication and innovation, Ichino's works maintain a strong connection with the ancient Tanba pottery tradition. Ichino should be no stranger to many Santa Fe residents. His work has been exhibited both in Touching Stone Gallery and as part of a major exhibition in the New Mexico Museum of International Folk Art in 2006. About Tanba ware...
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tea cups by famous artist Seigan Yamane. Hagi style ceramic.
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite tea cups is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s work is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Hana W Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Carbon Copper - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana W ~ 花 Flower Our Hana W mini raku vase is an expression of a classical vase shape in a miniature form. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that truly stands out. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique. RAAQUU Care Guide: This vase is for decorative purpose and cannot contain water for plant use...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Japanese Contemporary Gold Gray Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in the artist's unique miniature technique on a elegantly shaped porcelain body in gray, blue ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Koi, Tsuri, Zen Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Make her smile with the sweetest surprise & brighten up her birthday with our ceramic décor set. *Does not come with dried flowers. You get : 1 Tsuri vase 1 Koi vase...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Japanese Contemporary Green Purple Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant cylinder shape body featuring auspicious wisterias and sparrows, in red, blue, purpl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Ceramic Sculptural Vases (Set of 2) – Arc Shape, Contemporary Design
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Gift Wrap Available. Midnight Sun's Ceramic Collection is a tribute to the centuries-old craftsmanship of Jingdezhen (景德镇), the world-renowned "Porcelain Capital" of China. For over...
Category

2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Porcelain Mizusashi Lidded Jar by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain Mizusashi water Lidded Jar in a stunning dimpled body, adorned with hand painted clusters of cherry blossoms in iron red, set against a dimp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese ontemporary White Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional gilded large contemporary Japanese Porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted on a stunning ovoid shape body, depicting plum blossoms in red and mediev...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Asian Ceramics

With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.

Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.

Explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics on 1stDibs to find the perfect piece for your home.

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