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1920s Chinese Vintage Ceramics
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ceramics
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics
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1950s European Vintage Ceramics
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1890s Chinese Antique Ceramics
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
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1950s Vintage Ceramics
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Ceramics
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1920s Chinese Vintage Ceramics
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics
Porcelain
1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Ceramics
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1920s Japanese Vintage Ceramics
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1920s American Vintage Ceramics
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.