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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Large Chinese Antique Jar with Mustard Glaze, Bird and Floral Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese antique jar from the turn of the century, with mustard glaze and floral and bird motifs. Born in China in the early years of the 20...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Prunus Vase Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Lucenec, SK
A large Chinese blue and white porcelain prunus vase lamp, on wood base. No hairline, no restoration. The height of the vase is about 25cm. Traces of usage...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Celadon Crakle Glaze Chinese Vase
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple modern taste for this vintage crakle Chinese vase, also suitable for a table lamp. (from my Chinese Collection). nr. O/3202.    (special price for closing activities).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan Utusushi Kenzan
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...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Republic Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Marked 20th Century Immortals
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A fantastic Republic period deep dish with a scene of the 8 immortals. Beautiful painting quality and marked at the base with a Qianlong mark. There is ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase 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 around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist 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. With an impressively large size, this vase was likely made and reserved as a presentation piece for one of the many expositions the studio participated in the early 20th century. It was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional literary landscape known as "Mountain and Water". Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs 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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Large Fine Chinese Yellow-Ground Decorated Vases Early 20th Century, Marked
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large, fine Chinese porcelain yellow-ground vases decorated with hand painted birds and floral motifs on both sides, China, early 20th century. Each vase marked at the bott...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Korean Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and heavy Korean ceramic vase in a Classic Chinese form with open mouth with a wide flared rim, a neck with three concentric grooves and a sloped broad shoulder. The blue and white design features two underglazed phoenix...
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Early 20th Century Korean Archaistic Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Pair Chinese Porcelain Republic Period Marked Plates Mirroring Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated pair of plates. Top Quality. The plates are mirroring. Pictures in natural can be requested if wanted. Condition Both in perfect condition. Size 261/25...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Brown Oil Jar with Weathered Appearance and Irregular Shape
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese brown oil jar from the early 20th century, with weathered appearance and irregular shape. Our eye is immediately drawn to the interesting shape of this Japanese o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile. Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain. Arabic script on left top corne...
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1920s Turkish Moorish Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Three Provincial Chinese Wine Jugs, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century ceramic jars from China's Shandong province were formed with a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or rice wine. We suspect these jars were created to store wine for commercial sale, and were likely stoppered with a cork or wax seal. Left unglazed, the jugs are decorated only the irregular, organic smoke patterns created during the firing process. We love the neutral color story told by this set of vessels...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon motif 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 elongated baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated in an unusual pink mist on a white and aubergine background (called Morotai, the Hazy style), on which a flying dragon is showcased on the center. The dragon was outlined in iron red and filled with the aubergine color and was artistically emphasized on its bulging eyes, claws, scales and a long tail. It was the sole focus of the design circumventing the entire body of the vase. The imagery calls in mind the dragon decoration found in Korean...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Heavily Glazed Chinese Shallow Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large heavily glazed Chinese shallow bowl with radiating elements to the lip. Early 20th century. On contemporary stand.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The phoenix tail vase dates from the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Dating from circa 1900, this vase depicts a peacock in a lovely garden setting. Lavishly detailed and masterfully painted, the vase demonstrates the high level of craft obtained by Qing-dynasty ceramic...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Pair of Chinese Export Vases in the Rockefeller Palette
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair of baluster vases, painted in the manner of the Export ware of the 18th century, combine a highly decorative gilt and painted ground with large and playful scenes in reserv...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Blue Chinese Porcelain Octagonal Shaped Fishbowls with Cartouches, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and unusual pair of antique blue Chinese porcelain octagonal shaped fishbowls/ jardeniers painted with cartouches of flowers, birds, ...
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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics

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Porcelain

Early 1900s Pair Antiques Japanese Porcelain Vases with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vases made of polychrome porcelain depicting hand-decorated flowers and butterflies, complete with base of carved wood. Japanese manufacture, early 1900s, signed on the base....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain, Wood

"Poets in the Garden" Chinese Blue and White Vase, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the primary functions of the Chinese garden was to provide a setting for literary gatherings, places where poets and scholars convened with nature and commemorated the affair ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Blanc de Chine Guanyin
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century signed Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin (Quan Yin) styled in a ruched robe, Buddha crown, holding a cloud septor and seated ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large, Beautiful Country-Ware Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Large, beautiful country-ware vase. Possibly Oribe vase with beautiful blue-green drip over-glaze and other nice glazing techniques. Small "ears" on the side. Taisho period handmade ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp Early 20th Century, China Dimensions: Height: 24 in Diameter: 7 in Bring home this beautifully crafted Chinese E...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The phoenix tail vase form dates back as far as the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Created in the early 20th century, this parti...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Ceramic Wine Jar
Located in New York, NY
A nicely glazed, tall antique Chinese ceramic wine jar with a wide mouth and graceful shape. From Shanxi Province, circa 1920. CR714.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Porcelain Bowl with Plique-a-Jour Design by Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extremely fine and delicate porcelain bowl from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected cer...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Storage Jar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early 20th century Chinese salt glazed terracotta storage jar. It depicts figures on 4 sides, please see the detailed photographs. In age appropriate co...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Famille Rose Oval Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japonism Blue and White Ceramic Handle Vase with under Plate, Jug
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Japonism blue and white crackle glazed hand painted ceramic handle vase or jug with under plate. Measures: Jug Height 13.50 in (35 cm) Wi...
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Early 20th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic Japanese Kutani Charger Figures and Scenes of Daily Life
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very detailed piece. Condition Overall condition perfect in wooden box. Size: 315 mm Period Meji Period: circa 1900
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Faceted Wine Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In Qing-dynasty China, large glazed jars such as this were used to store wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of high shoulders textured by an irregular, faceted...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Maroon Glazed Ceramic Vessel Signed by Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maroon glazed ceramic vessel signed by Artist.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Moriage Nippon Vase, Japanese Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful Japanese Moriage vase, late 19th century-early 20th century. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Melon Jar Vase
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic melon jar vase in a fine famille rose design. Chinese, Qing dynasty, Tongzhi period, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Three Japanese Imari Vases, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Three Japanese Imari vases is an original precious decorative object realized in Japan in the first years of the 20th century. Porcelain. Provenance: Italian Private collection...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressively large and unusual stoneware vase in an urn shape 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 artist 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. This vase is dated to the end of Makuzu's life circa 1910-1916 based on similar work created around that time. After achieving domestic and international fame, Makuzu retired and handed the business to his son Hanzan in 1912. He dedicated his time to other selected projects that were more in tune with Japanese sensibility than export aesthetic. He made a group of stoneware pottery pieces inspired by Edo master like Ninsei and Kenzan as well as his own poetic creation. This piece is attributed to that period. Standing of an impressive size, this vase is more like an urn, made with stoneware instead of porcelain. It was coated with a brown iron glaze with a slight translucent quality. Underglaze whit slips were used to draw low relief decoration of bamboo leaves that sparsely scatter on the surface. Slightly more elaborate scrolling vines and autumn flowers circles under the mouth rim. Same white slip inlay was used to sign the vase under the base. The whole effect of the piece is unusual. With its dark glaze in contrast with the sparse white decoration that is more abstract and geometric than realistic, it appears almost modern with an Art Deco flavor. For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU...
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1910s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Plates
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export porcelain tea plates of the famille rose, hand-painted with a theme of bats and floral motifs. Each one marked on the botto...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern White Pottery Vase, Japan, Early 20th c
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white to off-white round Japanese pottery vase, late Modern period, circa early-20th century Japan, 1921-1941. Vase has a fluted ci...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Japanese Blue and White Vase by Mazuku Kozan Meiji Period
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 around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist 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. With a relative large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional misty winter landscape. The pine trees with upright trunks and down-sweeping branches appear receding into the depth of the mist, forming an visually unending forest. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, around 1880s, 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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fuji and Clouds Kyotoware Dish
Located in Hudson, NY
Fuji and Clouds, Showa Period (1926-1945) Kyotoware dish that is an ode to Mt. Fuji with clouds and a poem. Cloud design around the edges, and feet on the bottom. Poem loosely transl...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Chinese Tiles, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of glazed ceramic Chinese tiles. China, early 20th century. With pair of marble, wood and gold leaf bases. France, early 20th century. Dimension...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Candlesticks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 3 green glazed ceramic candlesticks. All three similar but in a different size (28 cm high, 11 and 19 or in inches 11, 4.3 and 7.5). The glaze wonderfully aged and of a eleg...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Beautiful Wine Jar With Chinese Characters And Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered wine jar with Chinese characters. From Hunan Province, circa 1920. Several available. CR699.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Arts & Crafts Decorative Lustre Plate Possibly by W H Grindley
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts decorative lustre plate possibly by W H Grindley.    
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand Vase with Scholar's Treasures, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain hat stand is decorated in a style of overglaze enameling known as "famille rose." Sometimes referred to as "yangcai" or "foreign colors," the famille rose style emerge...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase in Lacquered Porcelain with Golden Fish Motif
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase in lacquered porcelain with decorative gold fish and red coral motif. The piece was made in circa 1900 and has marks on the bottom. In great vintag...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Kyoto Ware Vase Attributed to Ninsei
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant vase made in Kyoto, Japan, circa 1920s. With a graceful elongated Mei-Ping form, it was likely used as a flower holder during the tea ceremony. The stoneware body has an incised and raised design of Irises in an over glazed indigo blue, an subject matter and composition found in the contemporary paintings and screens, cherished by the literati of the Kyoto society. The vase has a white glazed background sprinkled with dust for a rustic effect. The blue glaze displays some burst of bubbles upon close inspection, suggesting its age. Under the base, there is a small impressed mark of Ninsei (born Nonomura Seisuke) a famous potter from the 17th century, who was considered the founder the Kyoto ware...
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Century Chinese Spring Blossoms Phoenix Tail Vase, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Translated as “After the New Year, spring will begin in Suzhou (China’s garden city),” the beautifully scripted phrase painted at the top of this elegant vase is accompanied by the s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Sotheby's NY Chinese Ceramic Sculpture from the Collection of Lillian Schloss
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's NY: Chinese Ceramic Sculpture from the Collection of Lillian Schloss. First Ed softcover with dust cover. With 43 lots fully illustra...
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1980s American Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Paper

Thai Brownware Monochrome Water Jar with Carrying Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai monochrome brownware water jar from the early 20th century, with carrying handles. Born in Thailand during the early years of the 20th century, this charming water ju...
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Early 20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Blue and White Hibachi with Double Gourds, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used as a source of heat or for cooking in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table with an open slat top, the hibachi functioned as a grill and created a cozy gathering place for the family. This early 20th century hibachi is decorated with intricate blue-and-white patterns surrounding a trail of double gourds, symbols of health, longevity, and good luck. Within several gourds is a traditional landscape painting...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shiwan Figural Pottery Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand sculptured, circa 1900 Chinese Shiwan pottery lamp depicts two Chinese scholars within a country landscape. Sometime in the mid-20th century t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Imari Vases Depicting Floral Decorations on Stands, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of beautiful Imari vases depicting floral decorations, 19th century. One vase is 9" high and the second is 8.75" high.
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Early 20th Century 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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