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Period: 20th Century
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowl Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare ceramic bowl with overglazed design by the famed Japanese ceramic artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1906-1916. The bowl is rather unusual from the potter's repertoire with its unique glaze colors and decoration, and it likely belonged to a small series that Kozan made in and after 1906. A bowl of similar glaze and nearly identical dragon motif was recorded as a diplomatic present to the British royalty Arthur Connaught (1883-1932) when he represented King Gorge V in Japan in 1906. Other pieces, such as this bowl, were likely made with similar materials and designs afterwards.
Essentially round in form, the bowl has a generous volume with six harmonious lobes. The bottom of the interior showcases a coiled dragon in red, green and gold slithering on a cobalt blue background. The roundel shares an echoing lobed perimeter, which is further outlined by red and turquois bands and rising sun design. The exterior of the bowl features six stylized Japanese camellias...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Green Glaze 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp Set, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
Category
Chinese Other 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
By Satsuma
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The vase of elegant baluster form, with a slightly flared foot, slender body...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood
Antique Japanese Brown Oil Jar with Weathered Appearance and Irregular Shape
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Category
Japanese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Chinese Peony Fantail Vases, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Resplendent with lush florals and brilliant color, this pair of porcelain vases combines stencil work with hand-painted foliage in a decorative style popular during the first two decades of the 20th century. The stenciled petals and blooms of the peonies, symbols of love and affection, create a graphic pattern of soft, modulated color, while the painted stems and small flowers punctuate the design with sharp detail. Innovative in decoration, the vases are firmly rooted in China’s time-honored ceramic tradition with their Classic fantail contours and butterfly handles.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Jun Yao Glazed Ceramic Brush Washer. 5.5" H x 4.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a Former Ambassador.
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Yellow Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Yellow Crackle Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, with long tapering neck above bulbous base. 9.25" H x 5" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 72nd Street Estate.
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Chinese Modern Vintage 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Old or Antique Chinese Mallet Form Prunus or Hawthorne Pattern Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese porcelain vase.
In the mallet form.
Painted with blue underglaze decoration in the Hawthorne pattern with prune sprigs and a brushstroke background.
Simply wonderfu...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral motifs. They also feature pierced sides with sy...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl with Abstract Strokes by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows slight irregularity, further ac...
Category
American Modern 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Polychrome Porcelain Roosters
Located in Bradenton, FL
A wonderful pair of porcelain Chinese export models of roosters. A mirror-image pair of finely modeled porcelain roosters in polychrome glaze; each with great detail seen in their he...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Foo Dog Boxes on Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual and rare pair of foo dog boxes on wood stands. Wonderful mixed colorations in the design.
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Provincial Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The large vessel has a gently tapered form...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Republic Period Book Form Porcelain Narcissus Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese blue and white and famille rose enameled porcelain jardinière in the form of a book, Republic Period, circa 1930s.
The jardinière meant to serve as a bulb bowl...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
pair of Chinese celadon vases, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
vases are crackle decorated
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Floral Design Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Floral Design Vase
Chinese floral patterned, lobed shaped cloisonné enameled and gilded vase. Stunning floral details with gold finish top and base.
Circa...
Category
Chinese Beaux Arts 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese hexagonal porcelain garden seat
Located in New York, NY
decorated in relief; floral motif
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Three Chinese Yixing Clay Teapots with Bamboo Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three Chinese Yixing Clay Teapots, probably 20th Century. These charming teapots are beautifully formed of clay and varying in rich shades of brown ...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Sculpture, 1960’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic sculpture in Scandinavian Style, 1960’s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 10.5 x 17.5 x 12 cm
Condition: G...
Category
Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Yongzheng Style Chinese Export Porcelain Vases with Peach Tree Designs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Chinese export porcelain vases with beautiful peach designs, each 16.5 by 7 inches with marks of the Yongzheng period (1678-1735) of the Qing Dynasty. Each in excelle...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century 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
Japanese Folk Art 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Shawan tea cup in celadon with corded pattern by to Tenzo Shimaoka
Located in PARIS, FR
Celadon tea cup with corded patterns glazed in the Jômon zogan style made by Tatsuzô Shimaoka (1919-2007, Mingei school). Developed by himself, this style ...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Ceramic Vase in Yellow by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase in Yellow by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden
Dimensions: (W x D ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Form Vase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Blue and white baluster form porcelain vase with Zhongfeng mark on base, c. 1960s.
Beautiful vase with a sweeping mountainous scene and unique calligraphy script. A unique Chinese p...
Category
Chinese Ming Vintage 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Mille Fiori Chinese Export Parcel Gilt Monumental Rouleau Vase
Located in Lomita, CA
The profusion of bright flowers and the gold parcel gilt combine for a gorgeous Chinese export vase. This monumental piece requires a stand and it is ready for your favorite room or hallway. This is the ultimate pop of color for a living or office space. (It is like a bouquet of fresh flowers without the maintenance.) It is a vintage Chinese export polychrome glazed and parcel gilt "Bangchuiping" or rouleau vase. It was made in China, around 1920-30. This is one of the nicest auction pieces...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Arita Blue & White Charger II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is charming large mid-20th century Japanese Arita blue & white charger that depicts a country mountain scene. The charger would make a great addition t...
Category
Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze Pattern by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
American Modern 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.
Category
Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes.
With an impressively large size, this vase was likely made and reserved as a presentation piece for one of the many expositions the studio participated in the early 20th century. It was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional literary landscape known as "Mountain and Water". Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...
Category
Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Celadon Ceramic Bowl by Ono Kotaro
By Ono Kotaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze by Japanese potter Ono Kotaro (Japanese, b. 1953). Named "Circular Reef", the fine porcelain bowl features an irregular ed...
Category
Japanese Modern 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Celadon Lidded Vessel Mizusashi by Uichi Shimizu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic lidded celadon vessel made by Japanese potter Uichi Shimizu (1926-2004) circa post 1980s. The vessel was known as Mizusashi in Japanese and used as a freshwater container t...
Category
Japanese Modern 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Art Deco Japanese Awaji Multicolor Rainbow Cloud Vase from the Sanpei Kiln
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional c1920 rainbow-colored Art Deco Awaji Pottery vase with an overlapping cloud-like motif. Multicolored pieces of Awaji Pottery all too often suffer from glazes migrating...
Category
Japanese Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Chinese Amphoras -miniatures-
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Chinese amphoras -miniatures-
ceramic with mount -ring- in European silver
Origin China, circa 1900
perfect condition
warrior scenes.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Brown / Black Glazed Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of pickling foods. The jar features a wonderful mixed brown / black glaze as well as engraved characters near its m...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Heavily Glazed Chinese Shallow Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large heavily glazed Chinese shallow bowl with radiating elements to the lip. Early 20th century. On contemporary stand.
Category
Chinese Archaistic 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Ginger Jar from Republic Period
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic hand painted Chinese ginger jar with wood lid from the Republic period, circa 1920s. The jar is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 9.5"D x 1...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique iron red (orange) and gilt decorated porcelain bowl - featuring hand painted bats surrounding a shou character beside peaches and scrolling foliage - gilded border edge - Gua...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Moroccan Hand Painted Round Ceramic Sink in Red and Beige
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful ceramic sink hand painted inside and outside is floral figures.
Morocco, circa 1990.
Category
Moroccan 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chinese blue and white covered ginger jar.
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Form of a Human Skull with a Snake
Located in Hudson, NY
Seal on bottom reads: Koun.
Category
Japanese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese clair-de-lune porcelain brushwasher, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
tri-legged brush washer; wooden stand shown in pictures is not included with this item
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases with gilded lion head accents
Located in Southall, GB
This pair of Japanese Satsuma vases decorated with a river scene and gilded lion heads on either side, presents a fascinating blend of traditional and decorative elements.
Satsuma ...
Category
Asian 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, darkly fired, antique Bizen ware three-ear tsubo jar/pot/vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a l...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Signed Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate with Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Imari fluted porcelain plate hand decorated with floral design and
gilt painted rim. Hand signed Japanese signature on bottom.
Category
Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Enameled Teapot with Mythical Qilin, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, 1930's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, Circa 1930
Origin: Bien Hoa, Indochina (Vietnam), early 20th century
Material: Ston...
Category
Vietnamese Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time ...
Category
Japanese Meiji 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Porcelain Enameled Vase, Garden &Scene Pheasant C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Porcelain Enameled Vase, Garden &Scene Pheasant, Made in Japan, C1910
Measures- 10.75''H x 6.25''W x 6.25''D
Category
Japanese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Four Japanese Tamba Tokkuri Sake Bottles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri Sake storage bottles circa early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho period). The bottles were made in Tamba (Tanba) kil...
Category
Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Dragon Motif Ochre Jardiniere
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chinese glazed ceramic ochre jardiniere with a low relief circling the planter of two five-toed dragons. The pot is wide and could hold a large plant or tree.
Category
20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Javanese Water Jar, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique terracotta water jar from Java is a true testament to the artistry of traditional craftsmanship. Its elegant form and fluid curves give it a sculptural presenc...
Category
Indonesian Organic Modern 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage Large Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An interesting beginning of the 20th century antique Chinese porcelain ginger jar, with fitted lid, which appears to be a replacem...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
