Ceramics
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ceramics
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1980s Japanese Vintage Ceramics
Enamel
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ceramics
Pottery
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Enamel
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics
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Late 20th Century Ceramics
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Late 20th Century Korean Ceramics
Clay
1970s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Ceramics
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1980s Vintage Ceramics
Paper
Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Pottery, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Pottery
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics
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.