Ceramics
19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
Early 20th Century European Victorian Ceramics
Iron
19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ironstone, Paint
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
1950s German Late Victorian Vintage Ceramics
Porcelain
1950s Persian Late Victorian Vintage Ceramics
Porcelain
1950s Japanese Late Victorian Vintage Ceramics
Porcelain
1950s Japanese Late Victorian Vintage Ceramics
Porcelain
1850s Chinese Louis XV Antique Ceramics
Bronze
1890s Chinese Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Ceramics
Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Ceramics
Enamel, Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Wood, Porcelain
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Gold
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Jade, Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Ceramics
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
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.