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Period: 20th Century
Turquoise Glazed Large Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze
Located in Verviers, BE
Inspired by a centuries-old technique of Chinese ceramics, this elegant table lamp is a bright and dramatic shade of turquoise with a fine crackle glaze. The dimensions are measure...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vase Temple Jar.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vase Temple Jar. Large and beautiful Early 20th century hand painted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain temple jar. Famille Rose ha...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase from Modern Official Kiln
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dubbed as production of the "Chinese Modern Official Kiln", a small group of porcelains of the highest standard were produced in Jingdezhen from 1962-1967, The production was aimed as a revival of the Chinese porcelain after the foundation of the Republic in 1949 in order to serve the purpose of decorating the meeting halls for the newly renewed diplomatic relations around the globe. The best available materials and artists, including the painters and potters, were employed to achieve a high quality that rivaled the pieces produced during the pinnacle years in the porcelain production in the previous Qing dynasty. Due to the breakout of the Cultural Revolution, most of the pieces failed to be used as intended. Most if not all signatures, such as found on this vase, were added later as a hallmark to distinguish them. "Zhong Nai Hai Huai Ren Tang Treasures Porcelain Research Bureau year of 1962". Zhong Nai Hai is the residential and working compound for Chinese political elites in Beijing and Huai Ren Hall being an important meeting hall. The pieces from "Modern Official Kiln" ubiquitously showcase perfectly balanced forms with precision in symmetry. The use of very high quality Gaolin clay resulted in a semi translucent body, often quite thinly potted. The superbly underglaze paint were sandwiched between a pre-applied glaze and then an overglaze, and the elaborate designs were drawn by master painters. Often, there is a hidden red Chinese National Emblem on the interior wall. These features were all well reflected in this piece. The decoration of the blue paint on the vase is of a classic regal composition and the cobalt blue is of a vivid radiating color. Blooming peonies, an old laurel tree with blossom and scholar rocks provide the background and anchor for a pair of pheasants. One raises its head to crow while the other one looks down. These motifs are commonly found in classic Chinese scroll paintings, a genre called "Flower and Bird Painting". On the back of the vase, there are Chairman Mao's head portrait watermarked in the glaze as well as a cursive poem with a collection number as shown. For a pair of blue and white vase of the same production, see sale by Singapore International Auction PTE ltd on July 21st, 2019 lot 2014. For a pair of blue and white urns...
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Chinese Modern Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vase with Delicate Hand Painted Floral Spray on Neutral Ground-Japan, early 20th
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese porcelain vase delicately hand painted on an craquelure oatmeal colored ground. The brightly colored design is of prunus blossoms, chrysanthemums and several roosters all ou...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Handmade Ceramic Pottery Textured Chawan Yunomi Tea Ceremony Cup Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderfully made and designed Japanese Chawan or Yunomi tea cup. Great texture and color. Likely Mid-20th Century Showa period but could be older. Fine craftsmanship. Very attracti...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Green Glazed Ceramic Water Jug Pottery Planter with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A richly glazed green ceramic jar with flared neck and raised calligraphic inscriptions. Striking for both its form and surface, this vessel features a rotund body tapering upward to...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jun Ware Chinese Porcelain Vase, Tang Dynasty Style, Vase 3
Located in Somis, CA
A splendid Jun ware porcelain Yu Tang Chun vase. Jun ware, is one of the most important kilns in China. Originated in Tang dynasty, Jun kiln produces the most...
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Chinese Tang 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Turkish Iznik Style Ceramic Tiles Set of 3
By Iznik Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Turkish Iznik Style Ceramic Tiles. Decorative handmade Kutahya Turkey Islamic tiles using traditional craftsmanship. Handcrafted and Handmade after the original Iznik Arabesque Tiles At Topkapi Palace in Istanbul city, Turkey. Turkish Ottoman Iznik ceramic traditional tile with underglaze-polychrome decoration of stylized tulips and 'saz leaf' designs in black, Persian Qajar blue, green and turquoise on white background. Decorative pottery glazed ceramic tiles handmade and decorated with Moorish arabesque around the tile, green and red colored floral design. Under the direction of Ottoman Sultans, Iznik and Kutahya ceramics...
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Turkish 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Jet Black Green Porcelain Tall Roll Vases
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of vintage Chinese export jet-black and light-green tall roll vases. These monumental decorative earthenware pieces are entirely handcrafted in porcelain and ename...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Used to store loose leaf tea, these small porcelain jars are decorated in a style of overglaze enameling known as "famille rose." Sometimes referred to as "yangcai" or "foreign color...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Chinese Tiles, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of glazed ceramic Chinese tiles. China, early 20th century. With pair of marble, wood and gold leaf bases. France, early 20th century. Dimension...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Turquoise Glazed Earthenware Vases
Located in Houston, TX
A large pair of Ming style pottery vases featuring beautiful thick flowing turquoise glaze featuring birds, flowers, foliage and fish. Wood stands included.
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel, Mexico
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
Category

Mexican Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dog Topper
Located in Dallas, TX
This large 1950s Chinese ginger jar is made of many bright, contrasting and vibrant colors. The cover of the jar has a foo dog on top of it adding some authentic Chinese decoration.
Category

Chinese Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Green Glazed Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful blue-green glaze adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar along with a stunning crackled finish. Jars such as these would be used to store grains amid people's ...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Leaf Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain bowl or vide poche. In the Canton pattern. In a leaf-shaped form. Decorated in underglaze blue with a mountainous Chinese village with hous...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 20th Century Temple Jars with Dragons, Marked
Located in Lomita, CA
This distinctive pair of dragon temple jars is worth collecting. The blue pattern and design on black ground of dragons are characteristic of the jar...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Oxblood Glazed Ceramic Water Jar with Rope Detailing
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized ceramic water jar with a rich oxblood glaze and applied rope detailing. Bold in form and commanding in presence, this generously scaled vessel features an elegantly tape...
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Thai 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Art 20th Century Period Korean Porcelain Polychrome Plate Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this Korean Porcelain 20th century dish. A unique piece.
Category

Japanese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Vase Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape at sunrise Condition Overall condition perfect. Size: 170 x 170 x 260mm Period 20th century.
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases in Qianlong Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Chinese vases decorated with raised motifs including flowers, ornaments such as vases and vessels, on a light grey crackl...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Turkish Kütahya Pottery Hand Painted Wall Plate Iznik Style, Artist Signed 1950s
By Iznik Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Kütahya Ceramic Wall Plate Iznik Style, Artist Signed Elevate your space with this hand-painted vintage Turkish ceramic wall hanging plate from Küt...
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Turkish Islamic 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Hokkien Style Ceramic Roof Tile Fragment, Nicely Mounted
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Chinese Hokkien style polychrome ceramic roof tile fragment of a warrior on a dragon with metal spear, nicely mounted to a custom solid acrylic stand. Probably dates to the ea...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Famille Verte & Blanc de Chine Elephant Joss Stick, of typical form, good size, nicely decorated. Unmarked.
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow (headrest) of earthenware features a green & blue glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typi...
Category

Chinese Other 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Prunus Vase Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Lucenec, SK
A large Chinese blue and white porcelain prunus vase lamp, on wood base. No hairline, no restoration. The height of the vase is about 25cm. Traces of usage...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Imari Charger with Garden Flowers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Imari Charger with Garden Flowers C1920 Measures- 2''H x 12.5''W x 12.5''D
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Asian 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Gourd Shaped Cabinet Vase Meiji Era
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and unusual gourd-shaped miniature Satsuma porcelain cabinet vase is a remarkable example of Meiji-era craftsmanship. Though unsigned, the ...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Persian Bird Lotus Tile Scene Colorful Decor Backsplash Set 6
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Six large 20th century hand painted Persian tiles. Siliceous paste painted in polychromy under transparent colorless glaze. Each tile is 8 by...
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Persian Islamic 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th century but Dated 1937 Chinese Bronze Figural Vase Marked Base China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A bronze vase, decorated with ladies in a garden and poems. Dated 1937, but of a later date. End of the 20th century Marked with seal mark. China. Total weight approximate 1002 g. ...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used fo...
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Chinese Other 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a lovely quality antique Japanese imari plate decorated with a basket of flowers to the centre surrounded by panels of flowers han...
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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Qing Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Phoenix Tail Vases with Birds & Flowers, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted to a traditional Chinese phoenix tail vase form, these elegant early 20th-century vases are adorned with charming scenes of birds & flowers. Brushed with famille rose enamel...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set Of Three Japanese Porcelain Vases
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of three Japanese vases, comprising a celadon vase with Greek key design around the collar c.1900, an emerald green cloisonne, silver-mounted vase c.1930 and a cream crackle gl...
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Japanese Antique 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Early Large Ceramic Vase with Sang-de-boeuf Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic long-neck vase with a brilliant copper red glaze by Benedictine monk potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic an...
Category

American Modern Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases, Republican Period
Located in New York, NY
metal bases shown in pictures are included with these items; celadon glazed, crackle decorated vases; each porcelain vase on fitted bronze base; approximate measurements of each vase...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Celadon Porcelain Altar Vase
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This carved trumpet vase is a traditional porcelain vessel from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a porcelain vase with a design reminiscent of an ancient Chinese altar piece...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese famille noir porcelain vase hand painted with decorative panels with birds, animals and scholars objects dating from the early to mid-20th century. The...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

High Quality 1950-1960 Qianlong Marked Chinese Porcelain Vase PRoC Winter Land
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great winter landscape. Lovely vases with nice scene, Very high quality of painting. Very rare to find this type of vases in such a large size. We like them so much that we actually ...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this lidded baluster jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils, the censer issued fragrant smoke that forged a connection to the spiritual realm. This late Qing-dynasty jar...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Near Pair of Monumental Chinese Ge-Ware Style Vases, 20th Century
By Liu Yucen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A dramatic and finely executed near pair of monumentally scaled 20th C. Chinese porcelain vases, masterfully crafted in homage to the celebrated Ge ware ceramics of the Song dynasty....
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Porcelain Plaque "Figures Showing Respect to an Elderly Man" Made 1982
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, with characters and figures showing respect to an elderly man. Made in 1982. Marked with seal mark Dimension: Plaque 535mm x 310mm. The p...
Category

Chinese Ming 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

An Asian Siam pottery gilt and enamelled lidded jar circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful and most eye catching early 20th century Siam pottery lidded jar has a jewel like quality. It has been richly decorated with a very fine ha...
Category

Thai Other 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is elaborately decorated with a rather unusual kinran-de (gold paint) and green enamel highlight on a mottled brown background. The painterly decoration depicts a large seasonal floral arrangement in a circular fashion. Besides the obviously superb craftsmanship, what sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is its tone-on-tone color pallet that is visually somber and the small and sensitive details that heralds the change of the seasons. When the viewer goes beyond the first casual glimpse of the blossom and foliage, one would notice that on the edges of certain leaves as well as along the stalks, there accumulates a very thin layer of the white dust that represents the frost. The flower in bloom are chrysanthemums. Despite of being splendid, they are the messengers of the autumn. The large lotus leaf was subtly rendered in a bended and slightly withered manner, just past its prime. Although the lotus is still in bloom, the prominent seed pod indicates it may be the last for the season. The sentimental capture of the change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle transition from summer to fall, perhaps depicting the very first frost. The neck of the vase is also slightly unusual with two rolled rings...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
With lovely magnolia tree in bloom and finch on blue background. Signed: Fukugawa.   
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...
Category

Chinese Other 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, s...
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American Modern 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Pottery Bottle 1860s-1900s/Flower Vase Wabisabi Jar Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese sake bottle. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of ceramic and covered with paper. It is slightly cracked and reinforced with paper. The pa...
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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Paper

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Important Enameled Stoneware Baluster Vase, Bien Hoa, Indochina / Vietnam
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important Enameled Stoneware Baluster Vase, Bien Hoa, Indochina / Vietnam, Early 20th Century Features: Origin: Bien Hoa, Indochina (Vietnam), early 20th cen...
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Vietnamese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Porcelain Plaque Ladies in a Garden, Peoples Republic of China Made in 1982
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, with characters ladies in a garden. Made in 1982. Marked with seal mark 11-10-19-16-1 The plaque will be sent with track and trace, safel...
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Chinese 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Famille Rose Chinoiserie Jar or Urn Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic famille rose bottle or urn lid. Although the base of this piece is missing, we love the idea of hanging it on a wall as a decorative chinoiseri...
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Chinese Chinoiserie 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portr...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Asian Garden Seat in Blue and White Floral Motifs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian ceramic garden seat or end table in blue and white floral motif. Blue and white Chinese style ceramic garden stool with hand-painted striking floral chinoiserie floral art work...
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Chinese Chinoiserie 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Petite Chinese Apothecary Jars, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite glazed jars from China's Shanxi province exemplify the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 20th C Taisho Japanese Kyo Satsuma Statue of Mother and Child Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Japanese Satsuma statue, Taisho or early Showa period Marked on base: ?? Omura. Condition Overall Condition Good, but 1 restored break to the robe of the moth...
Category

Japanese Taisho 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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