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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese ceramic satsuma plate made by Kinkozan and retailed by Yamanaka & Co. circa 1900-20s (late Meiji to early Tasho Period). The cream-color glazed plate features a very fine decoration of a persimmon tree bearing fruits. The composition is poetic, stylized but also realistic, with a literati painter's quality, and was advantageously enhanced by the enamel colorings in incredible details. The mastership of the medium came through the piece. It is signed on the base in gilt kanji seal (Made by Kinkozan) and branded Yamanaka & Co in English. The plate was likely commissioned by the company from Kinkozan for its various galleries in US and Europe. The Kinkozan family established their pottery business first in 1645 and by the end of 19th century, it had become the largest studio producer of Satsuma ware. By the 1850s, Kinkozan Sobei...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Otafuku, What Is Not to Love about a Smile like This ? !
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Otafuku - So, what is Not To Love About a Smile Like This ? ! Meet Otafuku ! She is known for her Generosity, Kindness, and Goodwill in Japan. She is a mythical figure who is...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Clay

Pair Small Chinese Dragon Vases, Molded and Glazed Porcelain, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous pair of small Chinese molded and glazed biscuit ware porcelain dragon vases with loose eyes and apocryphal Qianlong mark, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small ...
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old or Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate with Basket of Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese export porcelain plate In the Famille Rose style. Decorated throughout with enamel floral decoration in primarily pink against a white ground. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese ceramic satsuma plate made by Kinkozan and retailed by Yamanaka & Co. circa 1900-20s (late Meiji to early Tasho Period). The cream-color glazed plate features a very fine decoration of a maple tree in the midst of foliage color-changing in autumn. The poetic composition is stylized but also realistic, with a literati painter's quality, and was advantageously enhanced by the enamel colorings in incredible details. The maple tree is one of the favored motifs by the fine satsuma potters such as Yabu Meizan as it demonstrates the painter's skill. It is signed on the base in gilt kanji seal (Made by Kinkozan) and branded Yamanaka & Co in English. The plate was likely commissioned by the company from Kinkozan for its various galleries in US and Europe. The Kinkozan family established their pottery business first in 1645 and by the end of 19th century, it had become the largest studio producer of Satsuma ware. By the 1850s, Kinkozan Sobei...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tapered Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used to store foods or pickle vegetables in a provincial Chinese kitchen, this late 19th-century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a richly-colored dark glaze. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three ki-seto (yellow-seto) ceramic altar pieces made in the period of Korean Empire (1897-1910), a short independent period after Joseon dynasty before the invasion and occupation by Japan. The set consists of a candle holder with a metal pricket, an incense burner with lid and a vase. Traditionally, there were used during ritual ceremony as the accoutrement for a small altar table...
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vases with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style vases from the mid-20th century, with floral and butterfly decor. Created in China during the m...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Vase
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and color colors under a glaze. The figures are situated in a regal position atop an i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Vintage Oversized Thai Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this large Shi...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Red, Blue and White Round Ceramic by Rufinelli Assisi, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rufinelli Assisi ceramics are a type of Italian pottery that comes from the town of Assisi in central Italy. The Rufinelli family has been producing ceramics in Assisi since the 1950...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Turquoise Glazed Dispensing Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic vessel dates to the early 20th century and was used like a water cooler to store and dispense cold beverages such as ice water or rice wine. The ceramic jar has a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Thai Vintage Oversized Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze and flaring lines. Created in Thailand during the mid century per...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage White and Cream Glazed Ceramic Heron Bird Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic life Size heron bird sculpture from the Mid-20th Century, with green glaze, cream accents and textured green base. We have more ceramic heron sculptures ava...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a pair of finely hand painted Chinese globular porcelain vases, from early 20th century. The heavy porcelain body is in elegant globular form and covered with thick creamy white glaze. The top opening rim is painted with gold as well as the double rings around the shoulder. The neck and body are fully decorated with same pattern. A group of different colored bats represent the wish of prosperity in Chinese culture. Surrounding the bats are branches bearing full ripe peaches, extending from a Chinese longevity symbol...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Enamel Bronze Cloisonne Charger
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty enamel bronze cloisonne charger. Unusual and rare bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne charger. The brightly multicolored...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl/planter from the Qing period. Features classic oriental floral motif. Overall, the piece is in won...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Landscapes and Architectures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blue and white hand-painted vase from the mid-20th century, with architecture, tree and water décor. Created in China during the Midcentu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export snuff bottle, made from porcelain and hand painted in cobalt blue, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. This piece is well potted with a balus...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Famille Rose with Turquoise Ground Vases, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Pair Chinese Famille rose with turquoise ground vases C.1940. Enamelled in famille rose palette with large blooms borne around a border of curling ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

White and Blue Antique China Bowl
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
From my private collection this simple white and blue antique China bowl worn out by use: without any pretension.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair measure 15.5"W x 7.5"D ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Canton Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Canton porcelain vase Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 10cm This Canton porcelain vase has a flut...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Large Japanese Porcelain Presentation Plate Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large presentation plate with striking pictorial design from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916),...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Japanese Millefleur Satsuma bowl with Shimazu crest
Located in Hamburg, DE
A round bowl decorated with various flowers, colorful chrysanthemum-filled ground emulating the Chinese style of porcelain known as mille fleur. Each leaf and detail with a fine gold...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Lobed Satsuma Bowl Meiji Period C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese Lobed Satsuma Bowl Meiji Period C.1900 A Kobe Japan Satsuma bowl, of lobed pedestal form hand painted inside and out. A hand-painted natu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Quing Period, Chinese Pair of Porcelain Potiches
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of porcelain potiches painted with floral motifs in shades of light blue, blue, green and pink, Chinese manufacture from the early 1900s. MEASUREMENTS: h 43 cm, wid...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-726 vintage Japanese hand painted ceramic cat sculpture
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1950s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Thai Blue Glazed Antique Water Vessel with Tapering Lines
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized antique Thai water vessel from the early 20th century, with cobalt blue glaze, tapering lines and nicely weathered patina. Created in Th...
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Early 20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Samson Porcelain Chinese Export Style Reticulated Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique reticulated porcelain fruit bowl. By Edmé Samson et Cie. With a reticulated rim and decorated throughout with painted flowers in yellow, pink, and purple along w...
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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Imari Amusing Study of a Seated Rabbit
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and amusing Japanese Imari study of a seated rabbit dating from the late Meiji period, early 20th century. The Rabbit, made in porcelain has a dis-proportionate head to ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue White Chinese Porcelain Vase Decorated With Lotus Flowers
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ovoid blue white porcelain jar decorated with duck and lotus flowers. China republican period
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Boy with Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese attributed porcelain figure of a resting elephant with a young boy dating from the early 20th century. The hollow molded figure portrays a sleeping elephant, ly...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Hibachi of the Showa Period or Slightly Earlier.
Located in Hudson, NY
This porcelain Japanese hibachi or “Fire Bowl” was made in Japan circa 1900 to 1925. This is a traditional Japanese heating device and consists of a fireproof cylinder or box that ca...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhap...
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1930s Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Coated inside and out with a rich drip glaze, this early 20th century jar was originally used for storing foods and condiments in a Provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar has...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ichikawa Kouzan Nabeshima Ceramic Vase with Irresistible Charm
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Captivating Nabeshima ceramic vase by Master Artisan Ichikawa Kouzan. Continuing the legacy of 18 generations of ceramics production since the late 16th century. Patronized by Nabeshima Daimyo, a powerful samurai lord, and renowned for unmatched quality and artistic ingenuity. Passed down with secret formulas for generations. Includes signed wooden storage box. Dimensions: H.30cm (11.8 inches), W.9cm (3.54 inches) Weight: 660gr (1.45 lbs) without box, 1.15kg (2.53 lbs) with box Nabeshima ware is a type of Japanese porcelain that originated in the late 17th century during the Edo period. It was produced exclusively for the Nabeshima clan, a powerful feudal lord...
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Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Awaji Grey Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase - Meiji Period - Japan - C.1910
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Awaji ceramic vase - grey crackle glaze - cold painted decoration with red and gilt enamel bird on a branch with flower and leaves - old faint inventory numbers to the base -...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Attributed Blanc de Chine Model of a Stylized Dog
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Japanese attributed Blanc De Chine porcelain model of a amusing stylized dog dating from the early 20th century. This interesting figure is modelled as a seated dog with its t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Dragon Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted glazed pottery dragon vase
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Famille Rose Antique Cylindrical Brush Pots with Two-Verse Poem
Located in Lomita, CA
One of the pieces in this famille rose pair of brush pots bears an iron red square hallmark, as well as four columns of Chinese characters in a poem. The design that encircles the po...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Gold Imari Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Graceful hand decorated Japanese vase with traditional motifs and gold rimmed top., c. 1960's. Signed on bottom, Gold Imari.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Koi Tea Pot Black and Gold Painted
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful piece, not sure the usage or story but stunning decorative object.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Exquisite and Large Pair of Blanc De Chine Statues of Guanyin, Republic Period
Located in London, GB
A Exquisite and large pair of blanc de Chine Statues of Guanyin. Republic period of China. Chinese Blanc de Chine statues of Guan Yin Rep...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Square Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colorful fish motif surrounding on green color background. Great object of art for display. The opening is 1 inch.
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1960s Persian Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Cambodian Ceramic Head
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Cambodian ceramic head.
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Mid-20th Century Cambodian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Provincial Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The large vessel has a gently tapered form...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Glazed ceramic vase from the Bien-hoa school, decorated with six sages of the Taoist tradition. The handles are in the shape of black enamelled elephant heads. The upper part of the ...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Foo Dog
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extra large 32”h Chinese blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar is topped with a blue foo dog. No hallmarks.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Square Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colorful fish motif surrounding on green color background. Great object of art for display. The opening is 1 inch.
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1960s Persian Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Crackle Celadon Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with celadon crackle finish and flaring neck. We currently have 3 vases available, priced and sold $1,300 each. Created in China during the midcentury period, this tall altar vase charms...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese people throughout. The ceramic bowl is painted on t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Tapered Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, dark brown glaze coats the gently tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used d...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Midcentury Figurative Ceramic Figure, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine large figurative ceramic sculpture made in ceramic with various earthen colors. Signed "PL 683", made by a French artist in 1950s. This sculptural figure will complement many ...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Large Baluster Japanese Copper Vase, 1920s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large baluster vase with copper leaf on a ceramic core, decorated in repoussé with two dragons passing through the clouds, the perimeter of the bas...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

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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