20th Century Ceramics

An early ceramic long-neck vase with a brilliant copper red glaze by Benedictine monk potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic an...

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...

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...

This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...

A large pair of Ming style pottery vases featuring beautiful thick flowing turquoise glaze featuring birds, flowers, foliage and fish. Wood stands included.

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...

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...

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...

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...

An early ceramic vase in a pear shape form by celebrated potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The shape of this porcelain glazed vase is one of the Chinese prototypes known as...

Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted Japanese pottery vase by master potter Shoji Hamada featuring Hamada's famous signature tenmoku glaze with kaki trailing. The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included as well as the written appraised signature of his son Shinsaku Hamada. The vase also comes with a printed artist profile/sales brochure of Hamada (featuring some of his other presumably available work). It appears this piece was offered at the Keio Department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. At first glance, this may seem odd but in fact, this is quite an honor in Japan. This store is known for selling and exhibiting such high-profile artists and potters as Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie, Gyokudo Kawai, Shiko Munakata, Kawai Kanjiro, and Rosanjin Kitaoji. A major goal of many ceramic artists in Japan is to have a one-man exhibition in a department store. For many Westerners, this is a strange concept. Some of the larger department stores have up to three or four dedicated galleries showing concurrent art exhibitions. A well-known artist's exhibition can bring in hundreds, often thousands, of customers to a store and increase revenue for other sales in the millions-of-yen range. These exhibits are usually longer running and highlight a potter's career, like a Living National...

A very nicely painted plate dating to 1982. With a poem and a scene of bamboo and chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn...

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...

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...

ABOUT A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath. CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy. DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960. MATERIALS AND TECHN...

A dark blue-black glaze coats the body of this small kitchen jar, sheeting down the sides and pooling at the sharp angle drawn by its high shoulders. The glazed vessel dates to the e...

Pair of exquisite Japanese Kutani vases with fine enameled and gilt decorations, signed Kutani-Saku (九谷作), measuring 14 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. Each in excellent condition.

Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases. The Satsuma Vase of hexagonal form with a slight waisted neck and tight rounded rim is extensively decorated with multiple figures to two large scenes. The first scene features a beach with waves to the background and a plethora of figures including multiple geisha holding traditional Japanese wagasa’s. The second scene follows on from the first with a large building in the foreground holding figures on a large platform under a pagoda roof with a pagoda building in the background and further figures in the foreground. The scenes are framed by a full detailed border with gilt shapes, flowers amongst pink shaded backgrounds and butterflies around the neck. The Satsuma Vase is unusually signed Fine Art, Satsuma Ware, Dai Nippon (Great Japan), Hattori Made, Gosuido Works, Taizan Painted. 美術, サツマヤキ(薩摩焼), 大日本, 服部造, 五スイ堂工, 對山画 and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and the turn of the 20th century circa 1905. Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island. Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas made of washi paper attached to a bamboo frame and treated to ensure it is waterproof. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...

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...

Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl/planter from the Qing period. Features classic oriental floral motif. Overall, the piece is in won...

This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...

Sharing with you this amazing Large Japanese Koransha plate. Top quality.

A pair of Chinese ceramic vases glazed in a shimmering blue with details at the neck on each side

Reid Ozaki hand built Ikebana Northwest native and teacher of pottery up until his passing in 2024. This particular work being hand built is quite a feat, the piece is hollow and a ...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted, sumptuously glazed vase by Japanese Mingei Mashiko pottery master Shoji Hamada, which features a fine example of his highly coveted rich Kaki/persi...

A large Prem Collection blue glazed artisan ceramic vase from the mid 20th century with flaring neck. Created in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand during the Midcentury period, this larg...

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...

An exceptional pair of polychrome Chinese Rose Medallion palace vases of monumental size with flared decorated lips, several different carto...

Description Very lovely piece. With an overall landscape scene of mountains, flowers and birds in flight. Condition Both perfect but crackle all over as usual on these pieces. S...

This lidded container of earthenware features a green glaze, known as 'Shiwan Ware' from China's Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong. It was originally used as a tea dispenser hence the small hole on its lower front side. The engraved characters on the front side directly translate to "clear tea" and are placed within an engraved frame. The jar green glaze fluctuates under various lighting conditions. A dispensing jar such as this one is rare and far less abundant than other more abundant Shiwan ware jars such as medicine jars...

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Kütahya Ceramic Wall Plate Iznik Style, Artist Signed Elevate your space with this hand-painted vintage Turkish cer...

Pair of Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Two Handled Floor Vases, each of flared baluster form, decorated with peonies and exotic birds. 54.5" H x 18" W x 18" D.

Faboulas Chinese porcelain Plaque with polychrome enamels in the family verte style, depicting a landscape view of Jingdezhen city In Jiangxi,...

Very nice vase, high quality. Innovative Crystalline glaze used in Shiwan in the 1970s-1980s. A true masterpiece. This is teh antique of the future. Provenance: Bought in the 1982...

Important Enameled Stoneware Baluster Vase, Bien Hoa, Indochina / Vietnam, Early 20th Century Features: Origin: Bien Hoa, Indochina (Vietnam), early 20th cen...

An antique terracotta water jar from Java, Indonesia. It has faded beautifully over the decades with a wonderful mix of textures and shades. The age related patina present on all sid...

A set of 3 green glazed ceramic candlesticks. All three similar but in a different size (28 cm high, 11 and 19 or in inches 11, 4.3 and 7.5). The glaze wonderfully aged and of a eleg...

A fine pair of Chinese porcelain "peaches" bottle vases (tianquiping) from the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period. Well potted and of elegant form, the straight cylindrica...

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...

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...

Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...

This stunning pair of vibrant green Kutani porcelain vases captures the essence of Japanese artistry. Kutani ware is a renowned style of Japanese porcelain, known for its vibrant, co...

From a small collection of five Persian hand painted pottery vases is this stylish pair of earthenware rectangular shaped vases hand painted with birds and fish amidst flowering stem...

Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain Dish bowl, with a leaf pattern. Made by Fuji Shumei Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii's specialty is the technique of drawing a mount...

This striking ceramic Asian lamp features a traditional crackle glaze finish that adds depth and texture to its surface. A powerful dragon motif winds gracefully around the body, evo...

An antique Japanese brown oil jar with weathered appearance and irregular shape. This antique Japanese oil jar, dating from the early 20th century, captivates with its rustic charm a...

Beautifully commemorated on this squared ginger jar, tripod censers and bronze ritual vessels have been used for thousands of years in Chinese cultur...

A Japanese long neck porcelain vase circa 1900-1910s by the studio of Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected Japanese ceramist from the end of Meiji Period. Commonly known as Makuzu Kozan, which also appears as the signature on his work, his originally birth name was Miyagawa Toranosuke. He was the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household and his work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century. This vase features an elegant Classic form with a slender neck and slightly flared mouth above a baluster body. It was finely painted with two swimming carps in a copper red underglaze among green ribbons like waves. The background display a brilliant verdant green overall, Around the fish a poetic hazy effect was emphasized for a visual complexity by Fuki-e (the blow painting), an invention in Kozan's studio. The new technical development of chemical colors from the west was embraced circa 1900s in Kozan studio. This empowered the more creative experiments with not only colors, but also concept of dimension, which led Makuzu Kozan's work to become a bridge between East and West aesthetics. This is particularly evident in this vase with the Masterly details of the brush strokes, the expertly employment of gradient of color, and a very realistic and detailed rendering of the fish and their vivid motions. For two similar examples of Kozan's work with similar carps decoration, see Page 148-149 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Shallow Bowl, with floral and vine motif. 1.5" H x 7.75" Diameter. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection.

Palissy ceramic plate in barbotine style with lobster decorations, many details

Antique Chinese Canton porcelain vase Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 10cm This Canton porcelain vase has a flut...

4.3in(D) x 4.3in(W) x 3.75in(H) are the overall dimensions of the cover bowl with saucer; cover bowl only: 4in(D) x 4in(W) x 3.5in(H); saucer only: 4.3in(D) x 4.3in(W) x 1.25in(H); r...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

A small and well cast Chinese archaistic bronze tripod incense burner, censer, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The small censer features a squat and bulbous body, very short n...

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...

A very impressive and stylish Chinese haresfur glazed pottery tea bowl in the Jian Ware style, signed to the base, and believe to date from the 20th century....

This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiw...

decorated in relief; floral motif

Description Lovely PRoC Jardiniere. China 1970-1980. Great quality Condition Perfect. Size 230 x 182 mm and 230 x 25 mm HXD Period 20th century PRoC (1949 - now).