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Ceramics For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Color:  Brown
Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service
Located in Austin, TX
A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Chinese Green and Gold Jardinière, Fish Bowl or Planter
Located in Plainview, NY
A large vintage late 20th century Chinese Export porcelain jardinière, fish bowl or planter with interior enameled design of fish. The large jardinière features a beautiful geometric...
Category

1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Lamp with Court Scenes and Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style lamp from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and wooden base. Crafted in China during the midcentu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Floral Vase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese porcelain floral vase 4.5" diameter 5" height
Category

1940s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, perfectly shaped and balanced antique Bizen ware shibui sake bottle (tokkuri) vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, wonderfully textured organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather striking and engaging work. One of the best Kaneshige works we have come across. Scarce and hard to find in such an excellent condition. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Oribe Ware Tall Basket Vase Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, beautifully decorated large pottery/ceramic basket vase by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest art...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Japanese Framed Wall Art - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Japanese style framed porcelain tiles, unbranded. fine porcelain, hand painted with a multi-color scene of a Japanese village, presented in black painted wood frames ...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Japanese Pottery Owl
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-829 Japanese hand made and decorated large whimsical pottery owl.  
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Oriental Ceramic Vase with Ladies in the Garden Design
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage oriental Chinese export ceramic vase. The hand-painted vase depicts a scene of Three Asian women enjoying their time in a beautiful ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Aqua Vase with Embedded Floral Design and Wrapped in Bamboo Weaving
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Aqua Vase with Embedded Floral Design and with Wrapped in Bamboo Weaving Japanese small Vase with embedded Floral Design and with wrapped Bamboo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Clay

1960's Yellow/Green Japanese chinoiserie Ceramic Vase
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Japanese chinoiserie style table vase, unbranded. Hand painted ceramic with a Japanese chinoiserie design of foliate, floral & birds in colorful shades of yellow, green, blue, pink, purple, white & black colors, and a tapered urn shape with short round neck. Hand painted in Japan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Rosewood

Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wond...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wonderful shifts in colour and texture. Rakusai Takahashi III (1898-1976) is universally considered one of the most important Japanese potters of the 20th century. In 1964 he was named a human cultural treasure and bestowed a Shiga Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property. His work can be found in numerous collections and international museums including the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, and the Brooklyn Museum to name a couple. Shigaraki Ware pottery comes from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kiln there is one of six ancient kilns in Japan (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Bizen ware, Tamba ware...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Chamotte Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Gunnar Nylund bowl in earth tone colors, matte glazed in brown and yellow. This bowl is made by ceramics artist Gunnar Nylund for Swedish porcelain and...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chinese Tang manner Sancai-glazed pottery statue of a horse standing on all four legs atop a rectangular base. The horse is decorated with bells and flowers. A traditional green sadd...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Life Size 1960's Collie Dog Ceramic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage ceramic statue of a Rough Collie dog. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960-70’s. This is hand painted and is of excellent...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bowl, Porcelain, Japanese, Hand painted, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bowl in porcelain of Japanese origin with decorations of hand-painted colors and motifs from around the 1940s. This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional worksh...
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Japanese ceramic bowl signed Jin Kobayashi. Large stoneware plate hand made and hand painted with autumn leaves design. Hand-carved ge...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Thai Brown Ceramic Jar with Green Scrolling and Spherical Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai brown jar from the mid 20th century, with green accents and tapering lines. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this jar attr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned ove...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Vintage Chinese Kendi Shape Porcelain Vases with Raised Floral and Fruit Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of four Chinese vintage Kendi shape handmade vessels from the mid-20th century, with raised fruit and flower motifs. We currently have four available, priced and sold each $750...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose Millefleurs Porcelain Lotus Shape Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very colorful hand painted Chinese famille rose "millefleurs" lotus shape porcelain bowl. Stamped with Qianlong four-character mark.
Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Statue of a Chinese Court Lady Wearing Brown Patterned Kimono and Holding a Baby
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in a brown geometric patterns kimono and holding a swaddled baby. Tilting her head slightly to the side and wearing a tradition...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Sake Tea Cup with Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery sake/ teacup by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the great...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Satsuma Covered Vase, Showa Period, Mid 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large and exuberantly decorated Japanese Satsuma millefleur covered vase, marked Satsuma, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. The large vase of attractive baluster form, with a slightly splayed foot, narrow waist, and tapered body with high shoulders and short neck. The vase topped by a domed cover with a large finial shaped like a hoju, the wish fulfilling jewel. The vase decorated all over in a dense field of flowering blossoms - peony, lotus, and chrysanthemum - in a design known as millefleur, or a thousand flowers. The flowers freely and cheerfully painted in various colors of red, white, orange, green, blue and yellow, with raised white enamels...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the gr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shiko Shikou Munakata Rare Signed Japanese Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally rare, wonderfully designed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master woodblock printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975) who is widely considered to be the most important Japanese visual artist of the 20th century and the Pablo Picasso of Japan. This hand-painted work clearly illustrates Munakata's whimsical side as it is of a Koma - a child's spinning top toy. Very few examples of Munakata's work in ceramics exist still today. The work is signed by Munakata on the base as well as the original wood protective storage box (his seal can also be seen faintly in the lower-left corner). The bowl has a small kintsugi or "golden joinery" repair - the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold - on the inside. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. Munakata who is often compared to Picasso was primarily associated with and a principal figure in both the Sosaku-Hanga (which stressed the artist as the sole creator ) and the Mingei (folk art) movements. His many accolades and awards include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, and first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, followed by the Grand Prix Award at the Venice Biennale in 1956, and the Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the arts by the Japanese government in 1970. In 1960 after returning from a year abroad exhibiting his work in the United States, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed upon him the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. He also received a Medal of Honor in 1963 and the Asahi Shimbun culture prize in 1965. Munakata's work can be found in numerous international collections and museums including: The Britsih Museum, UK The Chicago Art Institute Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), NY The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Washington DC Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis And his own museum The Munakata Shiko...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Square Shaped Vase with Pink Flowers, Green Foliage and Birds
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese square-shaped vase from the mid 20th century with floral décor. Created in China during the Midcentury period, this vase features a flaring neck showcasing a 4" diameter opening, sitting above a square tapering body. Adorned with pink flowers, foliage and birds, this vintage Chinese vase...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Imari Ovoid Japanese Design Vessel with Ebonized Base and Brass Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
A Japanese parcel gilt and brass mounted porcelain vessel with an ebonized wood base with a distinctive Imari motif of flowers, medallions and touches of gold. The stylized Imari pa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Hand Painted Japanese Satsuma Lidded Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite Hand Painted Japanese Satsuma Lidded Bowl A stunning lidded Japanese Satsuma bowl, likely Meiji period, completely hand painted inside and out. This could be used on your ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Natural Agate Stone Snuff Bottle Hand Carved with Spoon Top, circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese Export snuff bottle, complete with its spoon top and made from a natural agate, hand carved stone, having lovely amber colors, which we date to the first ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Agate

Large Japanese Vintage Kutani Style Scalloped Palace Vase with Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Japanese vintage Kutani style palace vase from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and scalloped top. Created in Japan during the midcentury...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Signed Polychrome Ceramic Pottery Plate, Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully decorated, hand painted Japanese plate. From a collection of Japanese art, pottery, and artifacts. Signed or stamped o...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and designed gourd vase by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, which features a fine example of his famed rich Kaki or persimmon glaze. The original Hamada stamped/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box. Hamada named this vase Kaki-Yu-Kabin (flower vase with Kakiyu glaze). A very rare form. One Japanese ceramic dealer whom we know said he had only seen one or two other examples like this by Hamada before. This work is sure to shine in any Japanese pottery/art collection or setting. Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award the Order of Culture. His work can be found in collections and museums worldwide including Tokyo’s Japan Folk Art Museum and The Tate Museum...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Vintage Indonesian Pottery Vase from Madura with Distressed Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage Indonesian pottery vase from Madura, with distressed brown and black patina. Created in Madura off of the northeastern coast of Java during the midcentury period, thi...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Late Republic Period Bowl On Stand Decorated in Enamel Colors
Located in Hudson, NY
This nice medium-sized bowl has underglaze and overglaze painted details and was made circa 1945 to 1950. It is decorated in an asymmetrical pattern of prunus and chrysanthemums with...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Chinese Court Lady Statue with Egg and Spinach Pattern Kimono and Holding a Dog
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in an "egg and spinach" patterned kimono and holding a small dog. Tilting her head slightly to t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Thai Garden Vase with Vine Leaves Motifs, Orange and Green Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai garden vase from the mid-20th century, with leaf motifs. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this garden vase charms us with it...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Japanese Satsuma vase, circa early-20th century, late 1930s-1940s, Japan. Colors include red, black, gold, yellow, white, burgundy, green, and flesh tones. Dimensions: 5"...
Category

1930s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Vintage Chinese Court Scene Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Chinese Famille Rose porcelain table lamp with court scence.
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese famille rose et jaune porcelain vase, with a six character Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi mark, but late Republic Period, circa 1940. Of unusual fo...
Category

1940s Chinese Qing Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Chinese Vase with Engraved Poem
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic large mid-20th century Chinese vase with heavily carved characters that complete part of a poem. The neck, bottom, and interior are...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Wide Mouth Heavy Ceramic Food Jars, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully glazed vintage Chinese ceramic food jars with a simple shape that will enhance any contemporary interior. These thick walled jars have real he...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Floral Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Chinese porcelain table lamp with floral decoration on a gold background.
Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category

1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Flame Glazed Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese ceramic vase, produced circa 1930s-1940s, flame glazed in deep red. Includes marks to base. This piece remains in very fine condition, wear to base consistent with age. 10434
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Ceramic Muted Chartreuse Chinese Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This three-legged Chinese ceramic bowl was dipped in a muted Chartreuse, fired, and then was hand-painted with beautiful white flowers and plants.
Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase with a colorful decorative pattern. The piece dates from the mid-20th century and is in great ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue, Purple and Orange Porcelain Pitchers from China
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful trio of pulled handle, handmade, hand thrown porcelain pitchers each with a face motif atop the handle with hand-painted floral glaze of purple, orange and gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Shoji Hamada Glazed Finger Wipe Yunomi Tea Cup with Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully glazed Yunomi tea cup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring Hamada's famous diagonal finger wipe (swipe) technique and a glossy dark celadon Oribe rice ash glaze which is accentuated by the underlying iron-laden clay made in the Tochigi Prefecture Mashiko area, famous for its potter's clay. The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included. A beautiful, perfectly balanced piece in pristine, impeccable condition. This work has a wonderful feel. It would shine in any Japanese/ Asian ceramics collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National...
Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rustic Indian Vintage Vase with Tapering Lines and Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian vase from the mid-20th century, with gilded calligraphy and distressed appearance. Created in India during the midcentury period, this rustic vase attracts our atten...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hakata Wasaki Japanese Ceramic Nativity Scene Figurines
Located in New York, NY
Japanese ceramic nativity scene figurines made by Hakata Wasaki in the 1950s. The set comprises fourteen elements with hand painted figures and a wood...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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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