Ceramics
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramics
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Antique Ceramics
Terracotta
16th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Antique Ceramics
Earthenware
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramics
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramics
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Ceramics
Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramics
Pottery
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
17th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 1600s Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramics
Pottery
18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramics
Stoneware
Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
18th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Stoneware
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Stoneware
16th Century Thai Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramics
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Ceramics
Stoneware
18th Century Central Asian Islamic Antique Ceramics
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Ceramics
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Ceramics
Terracotta
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.