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Period: Early 20th Century
Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.
The censer boldly modeled as the legendary Takarabune, or Treasure Ship, a mythical ship said to carry the shichifukujin, the Seven Lucky Gods, around the heavens during the first days of the New Year, visiting lucky humans to bring blessings and prosperity.
The black bodied, single mast ship sails on the water, its sail full of wind and decorated with the character "takara", meaning treasure. The pierced top of the ship serving as the cover for the censer. It is loaded with magical items and treasure, most prominently, a large coral branch...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Coated inside and out with a rich drip glaze, this early 20th century jar was originally used for storing foods and condiments in a Provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar has...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Double Steamed Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century ceramic jar is formed in a traditional shape meant for storing wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Known as cheng, these jars are defined by having a ...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large 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 protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color.
The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Porcelain Bowl with Plique-a-Jour Design by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extremely fine and delicate porcelain bowl from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected cer...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Persimmon Ovoid Ginger Jar with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This vase is the perfect example of enduring Chinese symbolism and design. Each side of the ginger jar bears a cartouche painting containing a picturesque scene. Attendants watch ove...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Melon Jar Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique ceramic melon jar vase in a fine famille rose design. Chinese, Qing dynasty, Tongzhi period, early 20th century.
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$544 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Turquoise Glazed Mythical Beast, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and absolutely charming Chinese porcelain turquoise glazed mythical beast, possibly a qilin or a pixiu, very late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The strange figure is ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Set of three antique Edwardian jugs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of three antique Edwardian jugs having shaped handles and quality hand painted decoration in blue, gold and white colours. Stamped Late Mayers
Category
Edwardian Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$306 / set
pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain bowls, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
each porcelain bowl incised with floral scrolls and decorated with circular panels depicting landscape scenes
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressively large and unusual stoneware vase in an urn shape 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 circa 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.
This vase is dated to the end of Makuzu's life circa 1910-1916 based on similar work created around that time. After achieving domestic and international fame, Makuzu retired and handed the business to his son Hanzan in 1912. He dedicated his time to other selected projects that were more in tune with Japanese sensibility than export aesthetic. He made a group of stoneware pottery pieces inspired by Edo master like Ninsei and Kenzan as well as his own poetic creation. This piece is attributed to that period.
Standing of an impressive size, this vase is more like an urn, made with stoneware instead of porcelain. It was coated with a brown iron glaze with a slight translucent quality. Underglaze whit slips were used to draw low relief decoration of bamboo leaves that sparsely scatter on the surface. Slightly more elaborate scrolling vines and autumn flowers circles under the mouth rim. Same white slip inlay was used to sign the vase under the base. The whole effect of the piece is unusual. With its dark glaze in contrast with the sparse white decoration that is more abstract and geometric than realistic, it appears almost modern with an Art Deco flavor.
For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
pair of Chinese powder blue porcelain vases, Republican Period
Located in New York, NY
cylindrical form, monochrome vases
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon design by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1900s. The vase is made in what is considered early phase of his underglaze period during late Meiji era. In a classic baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated with a slithering dragon in underglaze iron red circulating the exterior among pink clouds. The animated rendering of the dragon is fine and detailed, with five claws, scales, long tails and highlighted eyes. The pink cloud is misty and called Morotai or the hazy style, created with a unique technique developed in Kozan's studio called fuki-e by blowing the pigment powders onto the surface. Kozan Studio experimented with newly available colors from the west starting in the 1880s, which resulted in the expansion of the palette and style that bridged the east and west aesthetic tradition. Marked in underglaze blue on the base.
Known also as Miyagawa Kozan...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near G...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile.
Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain.
Arabic script on left top corner, " Shah Suleiman" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star.
Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman Islamic artwork...
Category
Turkish Moorish Vintage Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Glazed Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A lustrous brown glaze coats the slender tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitche...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Turn Of The Century Japanese Imari Rice Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
An early turn of the century Japanese Imari rice bowl on a Chinese wooden stand. The bowl is two and a half inches high and the stand is an inch ...
Category
Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Chinese white glazed porcelain peach vase
Located in New York, NY
decorated with peaches in high relief
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century, Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century, Chinese porcelain lamp.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candleholder Set, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century feature a green/blue glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district ...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Porcelain Small Lidded Censer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese porcelain small lidded censer.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Thai Brownware Monochrome Water Jar with Carrying Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai monochrome brownware water jar from the early 20th century, with carrying handles. Born in Thailand during the early years of the 20th century, this charming water ju...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near G...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Imari Plates
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of turn of the century Japanese Imari small plates with a small scalloped edge. From a very large collection of Imari.
Category
Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$375 / set
Chinese 'Shiwan' Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set of 6, Green-Glazed, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of 6 Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century feature the distinctive green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near Guang...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Jun Ware Blue & Red Hares Fur Glazed Art Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish good quality Chinese Jun Ware pottery bowl decorated with blue over red hares fur glazes and dating from the latter 19th or 20th century. The well potted bowl stands r...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Pork Lard Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this early 20th century Chinese ceramic pork lard storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Pork Lard". This jar features a wonderful...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate decorated with a basket of flowers to the centre surrounded by panels with flowers and scrolls han...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual quality antique Japanese imari oval plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Japanese imari oval plate, having an unusual quality antique Japanese imari plate with a pierced border, decorated with flowers, leaves, a bird hand painted i...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Republic Period Chinese Porcelain Vase Carved Yellow Ground Enamel Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely enameled Chinese porcelain vase, likely dating to the Republic period (early to mid-20th century), exhibits a strong revivalist aesthetic referencing the Qianlong court s...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain cups, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
floral motif on ruby ground
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Japanese Ceramic Plate by Kinkozan for Yamanaka & Co.
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese ceramic satsuma plate made by Kinkozan and retailed by Yamanaka & Co. circa 1900-20s (late Meiji to early Tasho Period). The cream-color...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Pheasant and Chrysanthemums, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp with Green/Blue Glaze, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green/blue glaze which is less common than the more abundant green glaze associated with S...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Large Japanese Porcelain Presentation Plate Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large presentation plate with striking pictorial design from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916),...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Dehua white china ceramic Immortals statuettes late 19th early 20th height 16 cm
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Beautiful pair of Dehua white Chinese ceramic statuettes from the beginning of the 20th century which will decorate the windows of the best Chinoiserie lovers. These statuettes repre...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$904 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The phoenix tail vase dates from the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Dating from circa 1900, this vase depicts a peacock in a lovely garden setting. Lavishly detailed and masterfully painted, the vase demonstrates the high level of craft obtained by Qing-dynasty ceramic...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain plates, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
each plate's rim is gold-decorated
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Enamelware 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 Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Satsuma Earthenware Bowl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Satsuma earthenware bowl, painted in overglaze enamels and gilt with three fans. Japanese, circa 1900.
Measures: Height 2 inches Diamete...
Category
Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
4 Chinese ruby red porcelain bowls, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
small monochrome bowls
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Gilt Green Glazed Teapot, c. 1900
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 Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
4 Chinese small ruby red porcelain bowls, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
small monochrome bowls
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
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 circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists 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.
Of a relatively large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting). As a result, the bamboos appear took on a three-dimensional quality as if appearing in a mist. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, circa 1887, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design 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 Antique Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Lamp
Located in Stockton, NJ
A blue and white motif Chinese export vase, now as lamp. Interesting raised dragon detail. Distress painted base. Two sockets. Shade for display purposes only. Vase measures 19"H.
Category
Unknown Chinese Export Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$2,200
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 Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
White and Blue Antique China Bowl
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
From my private collection this simple white and blue antique China bowl worn out by use: without any pretension.
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such headrests were crafted from a variety of materials and were often decorated with elaborate patterns or symbolic motifs.
This porcelain headrest...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Persimmon Ginger Jar with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
White cartouches open on this vibrant vase’s persimmon orange field like parting clouds, revealing scenes of young boys practicing martial arts. Perhaps c...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Steve Chase Retailed Asian Oxide Red Vase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty Asian probably Chinese early 20th century iron oxide glazed Vase. It bears a Steve Chase inventory label with a $1000.00 price tag.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Ceramics
Chinese Persimmon Phoenix Tail Vase with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This vase is a perfect example of enduring Chinese symbolism and design. The attendants in the garden are watching over young boys playing with lotus branches, butterflies and small ...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Faceted Wine Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In Qing-dynasty China, large glazed jars such as this were used to store wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of high shoulders textured by an irregular, faceted...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The phoenix tail vase form dates back as far as the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Created in the early 20th century, this parti...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Chinese Bowl in Shaded Red
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3204 - Old Chinese bowl in shaded red: simple and interesting for collectors.
Now I want to close my activities, therefore I accept offers. Thanks.
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Baluster Japanese Copper Vase, 1920s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large baluster vase with copper leaf on a ceramic core, decorated in repoussé with two dragons passing through the clouds, the perimeter of the bas...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Copper
Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in a traditional Chinese phoenix tail vase form, this elegant early 20th century vase is adorned with a scene of magpies flitting between branches covered in cherry blossoms...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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